Shloka 2.2.51

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

vatsaḥ śreyasi jātas te diṣṭyā ’sau tava rāghava | diṣṭyā putraguṇair yukto mārīca iva kāśyapaḥ || 2.2.49 ||

Translation

O Rāghava, by good fortune this son has been born to you for the sake of welfare; by good fortune he is endowed with the virtues befitting an ideal son, like Mārīca, the son of Kāśyapa.

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

• Daśaratha (Rāghava)
• Rāma
• Kāśyapa
• Mārīca

FAQs

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

Putra-dharma: the ideal son embodies virtues that support family and kingdom welfare; his birth is framed as a boon oriented toward śreyas (true good).

What is the narrative situation?

Rama is praised in terms of exemplary sonhood and auspicious destiny, reinforcing the legitimacy of his succession.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Putraguṇa—obedience, integrity, and welfare-oriented conduct expected of a royal heir.