Shloka 2.2.44

यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः (Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent)

Devanagari script

प्रजापालनतत्त्वज्ञो न रागोपहतेन्द्रियः।।2.2.44।।शक्तस्त्रैलोक्यमप्येको भोक्तुं किन्नु महीमिमाम्।

Transliteration

prajāpālana-tattvajño na rāgopahatendriyaḥ | śaktas trailokyam apy eko bhoktuṃ kinnu mahīm imām || 2.2.44 ||

Translation

He understands the true principles of protecting the people, and his senses are not overpowered by passion; alone he is capable of ruling even the three worlds—what then of this earth?

Context

He is proficient in the ways and means of ruling the people. His senses are not overpowered by passion. He alone is capable of ruling the three worlds, what to speak the earth!

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• trailokya (three worlds)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Competent and desire-free governance: mastery over passion is presented as essential to just protection of subjects.

What is the narrative situation?

The ministers argue that Rāma is supremely qualified to rule because he combines political wisdom with inner restraint.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vairāgya-like restraint within kingship: senses not dominated by rāga (passion), enabling impartial rule.