Shloka 2.4.22

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

ततः पुष्येऽभिषिञ्चस्व मनस्त्वरयतीव माम्।

श्वस्त्वाऽहमभिषेक्ष्यामि यौवराज्ये परन्तप।।2.4.22।।

Transliteration

tataḥ puṣye ’bhiṣiñcasva manas tvarayatīva mām | śvas tvām aham abhiṣekṣyāmi yauvarājye parantapa || 2.4.22 ||

Translation

Therefore let your consecration be under Puṣya—my mind seems to urge me on. O subduer of foes, tomorrow I shall install you as heir-apparent.

Context

My mind is hastening me saying,'Coronate Rama in the Pushya constellation itself'.O Slayer of enemies, I shall install you heir-apparent tomorrow.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Puṣya (nakṣatra)
• yauvarājya
• parantapa (epithet of Rāma)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld by establishing rightful leadership through proper rites and transparent intent, preventing disorder in the kingdom.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha explicitly commits to Rāma’s yuvarāja-abhiṣeka the next day, emphasizing the auspicious Puṣya timing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s implied worthiness (as “parantapa”) and Daśaratha’s resolve to formalize that worthiness for public welfare.