Shloka 2.4.15

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

न किञ्चिन्मम कर्तव्यं तवान्यत्राभिषेचनात्।अतो यत्त्वामहं ब्रूयां तन्मे त्वं कर्तुमर्हसि।।2.4.15।।

Transliteration

na kiñcin mama kartavyaṃ tavānyatrābhiṣecanāt | ato yat tvām ahaṃ brūyāṃ tan me tvaṃ kartum arhasi || 2.4.15 ||

Translation

There is nothing more for me to do, except your consecration. Therefore, whatever I tell you, you should rightly carry it out for my sake.

Context

There is nothing left to be done by me except your consecration Hence you should perform what I tell you.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• abhiṣeka (consecration)

FAQs

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

It foregrounds obedience aligned with satya: a son’s duty is to honor a father-king’s rightful word and intention, sustaining order and trust.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha prepares to issue instructions to Rāma in connection with the planned consecration as heir-apparent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsiveness to rightful authority—Rāma is positioned as one who will uphold duty by complying with his father’s direction.