Shloka 2.3.20

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

Devanagari script

एवं व्यादिश्य विप्रौ तौ क्रियास्तत्र सुनिष्ठितौ।।।।चक्रतुश्चैव यच्छेषं पार्थिवाय निवेद्य च।

Transliteration

evaṃ vyādiśya viprau tau kriyās tatra suniṣṭhitau | cakratuś caiva yaccheṣaṃ pārthivāya nivedya ca ||

Translation

Thus the two disciplined brahmins, having given instructions there for the rites, carried out what remained to be done and reported it to the king.

Context

The two highly selfdisciplined ascetics (Vasistha and Vamadeva), having ordered the tasks to be performed and whatever remained to be done reported to the king.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Vāmadeva
• pārthiva (King Daśaratha)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as responsible execution: competent authorities not only instruct but also ensure completion and transparent reporting.

What is the narrative situation?

The royal priests oversee the preparations, complete pending tasks, and formally inform Daśaratha of progress.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability and discipline (niṣṭhā): the priests embody careful follow-through in sacred and civic duties.