Shloka 2.3.13

यौवराज्याभिषेक-उपकल्पनम् (Preparations for Rama’s Installation as Yuvaraja)

Devanagari script

यच्चान्यत्किञ्चिदेष्टव्यं तत्सर्वमुपकल्प्यताम्।।2.3.12।।अन्तःपुरस्य द्वाराणि सर्वस्य नगरस्य च।चन्दनस्रग्भिरर्च्यन्तां धूपैश्च घ्राणहारिभिः।।2.3.13।।

Transliteration

iti pratyarcya tān rājā brāhmaṇān idam abravīt |

vasiṣṭhaṃ vāmad evaṃ ca teṣām evopaśṛṇvatām ||2.3.3||

Translation

Thus, having duly honored those brāhmaṇas, the king spoke these words as they listened, addressing Vasiṣṭha and Vāmadeva as well.

Context

Even the smallest items required be arranged. Let the gates of the inner apartment and of the entire city be decorated with sandalpaste and garlands. Let fragrant incense be burnt for worship.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Vasiṣṭha
• Vāmadeva
• brāhmaṇas

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as honoring spiritual authority and following proper protocol: a king begins major actions by respectfully engaging qualified sages and brāhmaṇas.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving and honoring the brāhmaṇas, Daśaratha proceeds to address Vasiṣṭha, Vāmadeva, and the assembly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and reverence in leadership—seeking counsel and proceeding through sanctioned, truthful procedure.