Shloka 2.3.19

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

Devanagari script

दीर्घासिबद्धा योधाश्च सन्नद्धा मृष्टवाससः।।।।महाराजाङ्गणं सर्वे प्रविशन्तु महोदयम्।

Transliteration

devāyatana-caityeṣu sānnabhakṣāḥ sadakṣiṇāḥ | upasthāpayitavyāḥ syur mālyayogyāḥ pṛthak pṛthak ||

Translation

At temples and sacred shrines, let attendants be stationed separately—provided with food and eatables, along with gifts (dakshina)—fit to present garlands.

Context

Let all the warriors in fresh clothes, armed with long swords and fully alert enter the courtyard of the glorious king.

Characters & Entities

• devāyatana (temples)
• caitya (shrines)
• mālya (garlands)
• dakṣiṇā (gifts)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld by supporting worship and community access to sacred spaces through orderly service, hospitality, and charitable giving.

What is the narrative situation?

As part of citywide consecration preparations, service stations are arranged at temples and shrines with food, garlands, and gifts.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public-spirited devotion: the administration ensures religious sites are properly supported during a major state ceremony.