Shloka 2.3.4

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

Devanagari script

चैत्रश्श्रीमानयं मासः पुण्यः पुष्पितकाननः।यौवराज्याय रामस्य सर्वमेवोपकल्प्यताम्।।।।राज्ञस्तूपरते वाक्ये जनघोषो महानभूत्।

Transliteration

caitraḥ śrīmān ayaṃ māsaḥ puṇyaḥ puṣpitakānanaḥ |

yauvarājyāya rāmasya sarvam evopakalyatām ||

rājñas tūparate vākye janaghoṣo mahān abhūt ||

Translation

“This auspicious month of Caitra is sacred, with groves in full bloom. Let everything be prepared for Rāma’s consecration as heir-apparent.” When the king finished speaking, a great roar of acclaim rose from the people.

Context

This auspicious month of Chaitra is sacred with its blossoming groves. Let all the arrangements be made for the installation of Rama as heirapparent. On hearing this, all the members of the assembly applauded the king tumultously.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Caitra (month)
• yauvarājya (heir-apparent consecration)
• janaghoṣa (public acclamation)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma includes orderly succession and acting in harmony with auspicious timing and public welfare; the people’s acclaim signals social endorsement of a righteous choice.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha issues the formal instruction to prepare for Rāma’s installation as heir-apparent, and the assembly responds with loud approval.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s sense of governance and responsibility in arranging succession; Rāma’s implied fitness, validated by public acclaim.