Shloka 2.3.3

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

Devanagari script

इति प्रत्यर्च्य तान्राजा ब्राह्मणानिदमब्रवीत्।वसिष्ठं वामदेवं च तेषामेवोपशृण्वताम्।।।।

Transliteration

avatārya sumantras taṃ rāghavaṃ syandanottamāt ||2.3.30||

pitus samīpaṃ gacchantaṃ prāñjaliḥ pṛṣṭhato ’nvagāt |

Translation

Sumantra helped Rāghava alight from the excellent chariot; and as Rāma went toward his father’s presence, Sumantra followed behind with folded hands.

Context

Having honoured them (the invitees) in return for their response, king Dasaratha addressed Vasistha, Vamadeva and other brahmins.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sumantra
• Daśaratha (implied by pituḥ)
• chariot (syandana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed through proper service and respectful conduct: attendants support the prince, and approach to elders (the father-king) is marked by humility and decorum.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma arrives by chariot; Sumantra assists him down and accompanies him as he goes to meet Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s loyal service and reverence; Rāma’s orderly approach to paternal authority.