Shloka 2.4.28

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त स्सोऽभ्यनुज्ञात श्श्वोभाविन्यभिषेचने।व्रजेति रामः पितरमभिवाद्याभ्ययाद्गृहम्।।2.4.28।।

Transliteration

ity uktaḥ so ’bhyanujñātaḥ śvo-bhāviny abhiṣecane | vrajeti rāmaḥ pitaram abhivādyābhyayād gṛham || 2.4.28 ||

Translation

Having thus spoken about the consecration to be held the next day, Daśaratha gave Rāma leave, saying, “Go.” Rāma bowed to his father and returned to his own residence.

Context

Having spoken to Rama about the installation ceremony fixed for the next day, he (Dasaratha) permitted him to leave saying, 'You may go'. Rama paid obeisance to his father and returned to his abode.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Respectful obedience within rightful authority: Rāma accepts his father’s decision and responds with reverence, showing dharma as disciplined conduct and honoring elders.

What is the narrative situation?

After speaking about the next-day installation, Daśaratha dismisses Rāma; Rāma salutes him and returns home.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and filial devotion (pitṛ-bhakti), expressed through immediate obedience and respectful salutation.