Shloka 2.3.22

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सुमन्त्रं द्युतिमान्राजा वचनमब्रवीत्।रामः कृतात्मा भवता शीघ्रमानीयतामिति।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sumantraṃ dyutimān rājā vacanam abravīt | rāmaḥ kṛtātmā bhavatā śīghram ānīyatām iti ||

Translation

Then the radiant king said to Sumantra: “Bring here at once Rāma, the self-possessed.”

Context

Thereafter the glorious king said to Sumantra, Bring immediately the selfpossessed Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Sumantra
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Right action proceeds through orderly command and service: the king initiates the next dharmic step by summoning the worthy heir without delay.

What is the narrative situation?

With preparations confirmed, Daśaratha instructs Sumantra to fetch Rāma immediately for the ensuing proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s self-mastery (kṛtātmatā) is highlighted as a qualification for rulership, while Daśaratha shows decisiveness.