Shloka 2.2.7

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

Devanagari script

इदं शरीरं कृत्स्नस्य लोकस्य चरता हितम्।पाण्डुरस्याऽतपत्रस्यच्छायायां जरितं मया।।2.2.7।।

Transliteration

idaṃ śarīraṃ kṛtsnasya lokasya caratā hitam | pāṇḍurasyātapatrasya chāyāyāṃ jaritaṃ mayā || 2.2.7 ||

Translation

This body of mine has grown old while I ruled for the welfare of the whole world, sheltered beneath the shade of the royal white parasol.

Context

My body has attained old age after ruling the entire world ensuring the welfare of the people under the shade of royal white parasol.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• royal parasol (ātapatra)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma: the king’s duty is to labor for the welfare of the people; personal comfort is secondary to public good.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha reflects on his long reign and advancing age, framing his life as service performed under the insignia of kingship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and public-spirited governance—endurance in duty over time.