Shloka 2.3.49

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

Devanagari script

ते चापि पौरा नृपतेर्वचस्तच्छृत्वा तथा लाभमिवेष्टमाशु।नरेन्द्रमामन्त्र्य गृहाणि गत्वादेवान्समानर्चुरतिप्रहृष्टाः।।।।

Transliteration

te cāpi paurā nṛpater vacas tac chrutvā tathā lābham iveṣṭam āśu |

narendram āmantrya gṛhāṇi gatvā devān samānarcur atiprahṛṣṭāḥ ||

Translation

The citizens too, hearing the king’s announcement, felt it like a cherished gain. Taking leave of the ruler, they quickly went to their homes and, filled with joy, worshipped the gods.

Context

On hearing such pronouncement by the king, the citizens also felt they have got something beneficial for themselves. They took leave of the king (Dasaratha) and hastening home, full of joy, began worshipping their gods.इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये अयोध्याकाण्डे तृतीयस्सर्गः।।Thus ends the third sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• paurāḥ (citizens)
• devāḥ (gods)

FAQs

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

Communal dharma: citizens respond to righteous royal action with gratitude and worship, linking social well-being with reverence and truth-affirming religious practice.

What is the narrative situation?

After Daśaratha’s pronouncement, the citizens depart joyfully and perform worship at home.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The citizens’ faith and gratitude, expressed through joyful worship and respectful leave-taking.