Shloka 2.4.25

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

विप्रोषितश्च भरतो यावदेव पुरादितः।तावदेवाभिषेकस्ते प्राप्तकालो मतो मम।।2.4.25।।

Transliteration

viproṣitaś ca bharato yāvad eva purād itaḥ | tāvad evābhiṣekas te prāptakālo mato mama || 2.4.25 ||

Translation

So long as Bharata is away from this city, your consecration is, in my judgment, the timely and fitting course.

Context

While Bharata is away from the city, the time is favourable for your installation. This is my opinion.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Bharata
• Ayodhyā (implied by “purā” city)

FAQs

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

Dharma in polity includes preventing foreseeable conflict; timely succession can avert factionalism and protect the common good.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha notes Bharata’s absence and frames it as the practical window to complete Rāma’s installation smoothly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s strategic prudence—acting to preserve harmony while still pursuing a rightful, dharmic outcome.