Shloka 2.2.50

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

Devanagari script

बलमारोग्यमायुश्च रामस्य विदितात्मनः।

देवासुरमनुष्येषु सगन्धर्वोरगेषु च।।2.2.50।।

आशंसते जनस्सर्वो राष्ट्रे पुरवरे तथा।

आभ्यन्तरश्च बाह्यश्च पौरजानपदो जनः।।2.2.51।।

Transliteration

tam evaṃ guṇasampannaṃ rāmaṃ satyaparākramam | lokapālopamaṃ nātham akāmayata medinī || 2.2.48 ||

Translation

The Earth herself longed for Rama as her lord—richly endowed with virtues, steadfast in proven valor, and comparable to the guardian deities of the world.

Context

Gandharvas, uragas, devas, asuras, the inhabitants of towns and villages, all men living in neighbouring or distant regions are wish the illustrious Rama strength, health and long life.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Medinī (Earth)
• Lokapālas (world-regents, e.g., Indra etc.)

FAQs

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

A righteous ruler is one whose virtues and satya-backed prowess make him a natural protector of the world—so fitting that even the Earth is poetically said to desire his lordship.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama is being praised as uniquely qualified for rulership, strengthening the case for his installation as heir-apparent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guṇa-sampatti (completeness of virtues) joined with satya-parākrama—valor that is reliable, righteous, and publicly recognized.