Shloka 2.4.16

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

अद्य प्रकृतयस्सर्वास्त्वामिच्छन्ति नराधिपम्।अतस्त्वां युवराजानमभिषेक्ष्यामि पुत्रक।।2.4.16।।

Transliteration

adya prakṛtayaḥ sarvāḥ tvām icchanti narādhipam | atas tvāṁ yuvarājānam abhiṣekṣyāmi putraka || 2.4.16 ||

Translation

Today all my subjects wish to have you as their king; therefore, my dear son, I shall consecrate you as heir-apparent.

Context

Today all the subjects expresed their desire to see you as their king. Therefore, my dear son, I wish to coronate you heir-apparent.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• prakṛtayaḥ (subjects of Ayodhyā/Kosala)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma: a king should align succession and governance with the welfare and consensus of the people, and with righteous fitness for rule.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha tells Rāma that the citizens desire Rāma as their ruler and announces his intention to consecrate him as Yuvarāja.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s sense of duty and responsiveness to public welfare, expressed through a lawful and ceremonial transfer of responsibility.