Shloka 2.3.16

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

Devanagari script

सूर्येऽभ्युदितमात्रे श्वो भविता स्वस्तिवाचनम्।ब्राह्मणाश्च निमन्त्र्यन्तां कल्प्यन्तामासनानि च।।।।

Transliteration

satkṛtya dvijamukhyānāṃ śvaḥ prabhāte pradīyatām | ghṛtaṃ dadhi ca lājāś ca dakṣiṇāś cāpi puṣkalāḥ ||

Translation

Having duly honoured the foremost brahmins, let ghee, curd (dadhi), roasted grains, and ample gifts (dakshina) be given to them tomorrow at dawn.

Context

As soon as the Sun rises tomorrow, arrangements be made for Swastivachana (a benedictory utterance). Brahmins be invited and seats provided to them.

Characters & Entities

• dvijamukhya (foremost brahmins)
• ghṛta (ghee)
• dadhi (curd)
• lājā (roasted grain)
• dakṣiṇā (ritual gifts)

FAQs

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

Honouring spiritual authority through appropriate offerings (dakṣiṇā) is presented as a duty that sustains social and ritual order.

What is the narrative situation?

Specific dawn-time distributions are scheduled as part of the public-religious preparations for the heir-apparent’s installation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect (satkāra) and generosity: the giver ensures both reverence and sufficiency rather than mere formality.