Shloka 2.4.21

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

अद्य चन्द्रोऽभ्युपगतः पुष्यात्पूर्वं पुनर्वसू।श्वः पुष्ययोगं नियतं वक्ष्यन्ते दैवचिन्तकाः।।2.4.21।।

Transliteration

adya candro ’bhyupagataḥ puṣyāt pūrvaṃ punarvasū | śvaḥ puṣya-yogaṃ niyataṃ vakṣyante daiva-cintakāḥ || 2.4.21 ||

Translation

Today the Moon has entered Punarvasū, which comes before Puṣya; and tomorrow the astrologers will surely declare the Moon’s conjunction with Puṣya.

Context

Today the Moon is in conjunction with the Punarvasu constellation. Tomorrow the Moon's conjunction with the Pushya constellation is certain and the astrologers say this auspicious time is highly suitable for the purpose of coronation.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Candra (Moon)
• Punarvasū (nakṣatra)
• Puṣya (nakṣatra)
• daivacintakāḥ (astrologers)

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance includes aligning major state rites with accepted sacred conventions, so that public acts gain legitimacy and communal trust.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha cites the lunar mansion sequence to justify that the next day is ritually suitable for Rāma’s installation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s adherence to tradition and public religious norms in statecraft.