Shloka 2.3.30

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

Devanagari script

अवतार्य सुमन्त्रस्तं राघवं स्यन्दनोत्तमात्।।।।पितुस्समीपं गच्छन्तं प्राञ्जलिः पृष्ठतोऽन्वगात्।

Transliteration

sa taṃ kailāsaśṛṅgābhaṃ prāsādaṃ narapuṅgavaḥ ||2.3.31||

āruroha nṛpaṃ draṣṭuṃ saha sūtena rāghavaḥ |

Translation

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

Context

Sumantra assisted Rama while alighting from that splendid chariot and followed him with folded palms as Rama was proceeding towards his father.

Characters & Entities

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

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as filial and royal propriety: the prince goes to meet the king-father in the appropriate place and manner, maintaining orderly court conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma proceeds into the royal residence, climbing up to the palace to meet Daśaratha, with Sumantra accompanying him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s disciplined adherence to duty and protocol—promptness and respect in approaching the king.