Shloka 2.3.36

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

Devanagari script

तेन विभ्राजता तत्र सा सभाऽभिव्यरोचत।।।।विमलग्रहनक्षत्रा शारदी द्यौरिवेन्दुना।

Transliteration

tena vibhrājatā tatra sā sabhā ’bhivyarocata |

vimalagrahanakṣatrā śāradī dyaur ivendunā ||

Translation

As he shone there, the assembly itself gleamed—like the clear autumn sky, strewn with planets and stars, made dazzling by the moon.

Context

That assembly was illumined by (the presence of) Rama like the Moon dazzling the clear autumnal sky bespangled with sparkling planets and stars.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• sabhā (assembly)
• Indu (Moon)
• graha (planets)
• nakṣatra (stars)

FAQs

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

A dharmic leader elevates society: the imagery suggests that the presence of virtue brings clarity, order, and confidence to the public sphere.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s arrival and seating transform the mood and brilliance of the court assembly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s saumyatā (gentle dignity) and inspiring charisma grounded in righteousness.