Shloka 2.35.32

सुमन्त्रस्य कैकेयी-निन्दा (Sumantra’s Reproof of Kaikeyi in the Royal Assembly)

Devanagari script

ज्येष्ठो वदान्यः कर्मण्यः स्वधर्मपरिरक्षिता। रक्षिता जीवलोकस्य बली रामोऽभिषिच्यताम्।।2.35.32।।

Transliteration

jyeṣṭho vadānyaḥ karmaṇyaḥ sva-dharma-parirakṣitā | rakṣitā jīva-lokasya balī rāmo ’bhiṣicyatām ||2.35.32||

Translation

Let Rama be consecrated (abhiṣeka)—the eldest, generous, capable in action, steadfast in protecting his own dharma, a guardian of all living beings, and valiant.

Context

Let his eldest son Rama, valiant, generous, skilful, dutiful and protector of this world, be consecrated.

Characters & Entities

• Rama

FAQs

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

Kingship grounded in dharma: the rightful ruler is one who protects duty, people, and all beings through strength and generosity.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra argues for Rama’s coronation by listing Rama’s virtues that qualify him to protect the kingdom.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s dharma-rakṣaṇa (guardianship of righteousness), coupled with generosity and valor—ideal traits of a king.