Shloka 2.3.15

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

Devanagari script

सत्कृत्य द्विजमुख्यानां श्वःप्रभाते प्रदीयताम्।घृतं दधि च लाजाश्च दक्षिणाश्चापि पुष्कलाः।।।।

Transliteration

praśastam annaṃ guṇavad dadhikṣīropasecanam | dvijānāṃ śatasāhasre yat prakāmam alaṃ bhavet ||

Translation

Let excellent food be prepared—fine rice enriched with curd (dadhi) and milk—pure and sufficient for a hundred thousand brahmins to eat to their heart’s content.

Context

At dawn tomorrow the best of brahmins be honoured with cooked rice clarified butter, curd, roasted corn and gifts in abundance.

Characters & Entities

• dvija (brahmins)
• dadhi (curd)
• kṣīra (milk)

FAQs

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

Dāna and atithi-satkara: righteous rule expresses itself through generous, respectful provision for learned guests and ritual participants.

What is the narrative situation?

As preparations begin for Rāma’s yuvarāja consecration, arrangements are ordered for a massive brahmin-feeding with high-quality food.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity and ceremonial propriety: the king ensures abundance and quality, reflecting commitment to dharmic public rites.