Shloka 2.3.23

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

Devanagari script

स तथेति प्रतिज्ञाय सुमन्त्रो राजशासनात्।।।।रामं तत्रानयाञ्चक्रे रथेन रथिनां वरम्।

Transliteration

sa tatheti pratijñāya sumantro rājaśāsanāt | rāmaṃ tatrānayāñ cakre rathena rathināṃ varam ||

Translation

Sumantra, foremost of charioteers, assented, “So be it,” and, acting on the king’s command, brought Rāma there in a chariot.

Context

In response to the king's command Sumantra, the best of charioteers said, 'so be it' and fetched Rama in a chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Daśaratha (implied by rājaśāsanāt)
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Faithful execution of rightful duty: Sumantra promptly accepts the king’s order and carries it out without delay, showing disciplined service within a moral social order.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha has issued an instruction, and Sumantra goes to bring Rāma to the royal presence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s loyalty and reliability—he is swift, obedient, and respectful in service to the king.