Shloka 2.3.28

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

Devanagari script

गन्धर्वराजप्रतिमं लोके विख्यातपौरुषम्।।2.3.27।।दीर्घबाहुं महासत्त्वं मत्तमातङ्गगामिनम्।चन्द्रकान्ताननं राममतीव प्रियदर्शनम्।।2.3.28।।रूपौदार्यगुणैः पुंसां दृष्टिचित्तापहारिणम्।घर्माभितप्ताः पर्जन्यं ह्लादयन्तमिव प्रजाः।।2.3.29।।न ततर्प समायान्तं पश्यमानो नराधिपः।

Transliteration

sa taṃ kailāsa-śṛṅgābhaṃ prāsādaṃ nara-puṅgavaḥ | āruroha nṛpaṃ draṣṭuṃ saha sūtena rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Rāghava, best among men, ascended that palace lofty like the peak of Kailāsa, accompanied by the charioteer, in order to see the king.

Context

Rama appeared as the very image of king of the gandharvas known for his courage in this world. With his long arms, he was extremely handsome with a countenance of the colour of moonstone possessed of immense strength, he walked with the gait of an intoxicated elephant. He captivated the eyes and hearts of men with his beauty and generosity. He looked like Parjanya (raingod), gladdening men scorched by heat. Even after (intensely) gazing at Rama approaching, the king (Dasaratha) was not satiated.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sumantra (sūta)
• Daśaratha (nṛpa, implied)
• Kailāsa
• palace

FAQs

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

Filial and civic propriety: Rāma proceeds to meet the king (his father) in the proper royal setting, reflecting disciplined respect for family and governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, having arrived, goes up into the palace with Sumantra to meet Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s maryādā (propriety): he follows correct protocol, moving purposefully to the king when summoned.