Shloka 2.3.31

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

Devanagari script

स तं कैलासशृङ्गाभं प्रासादं नरपुङ्गवः।।।।आरुरोह नृपं द्रष्टुं सह सूतेन राघवः।

Transliteration

śanais tasmin praśānte ca janaghoṣe janādhipaḥ ||2.3.5||

vasiṣṭhaṃ muniśārdūlaṃ rājā vacanam abravīt |

Translation

When the people’s clamour had gradually subsided, the king—lord of the people—spoke to Vasiṣṭha, the tiger among sages.

Context

Best among men, Rama accompanied by charioteer Sumantra ascended that palace that was lofty as the peak of Kailasa mountain in order to see the king.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha (rājā/janādhipa)
• Vasiṣṭha
• public assembly (janaghoṣa)

FAQs

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

Rāja-dharma includes consulting the wise at the right time and maintaining public order: the king speaks once the assembly is calm, and directs his words to a qualified sage.

What is the narrative situation?

After the commotion settles, Daśaratha begins formal speech addressed to Vasiṣṭha in the ceremonial setting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s respect for spiritual authority and procedural discipline; Vasiṣṭha’s stature as an ideal counselor.