Shloka 2.3.43

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

Devanagari script

परोक्षया वर्तमानो वृत्त्या प्रत्यक्षया तथा।।।।अमात्यप्रभृतीस्सर्वाःप्रकृतीश्चानुरञ्जय।

Transliteration

bhūyo vinayam āsthāya bhava nityaṁ jitendriyaḥ |

kāmakrodhasamutthāni tyajethā vyasanāni ca ||

Translation

Cultivate humility still more, and always keep your senses conquered; renounce also the failings and afflictions that arise from desire and anger.

Context

With your behaviour keep the ministers and the people satisfied by means direct or indirect.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• kāma
• krodha

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership begins with self-rule: humility, sense-control, and freedom from kāma and krodha prevent injustice and preserve truthfulness and fairness.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha continues instructing Rāma on the inner disciplines required for kingship and public trust.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Jitendriyatā (mastery over the senses) and vinaya (humility) as foundational royal virtues.