Shloka 2.4.3

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

अथाऽन्तर्गृहमाविश्य राजा दशरथस्तदा।सूतमामन्त्रयामास रामं पुनरिहानय।।2.4.3।।

Transliteration

athā ’ntargṛham āviśya rājā daśarathas tadā | sūtam āmantrayāmāsa rāmaṃ punar ihānaya || 2.4.3 ||

Translation

Then King Daśaratha entered his inner chambers and summoned the charioteer, saying, “Bring Rāma here again.”

Context

Therafter king Dasaratha on retiring to his private apartment, ordered Sumantra tobring Rama once again.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Sumantra
• antargṛha (inner chambers)

FAQs

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

Dharma of governance and procedure: royal actions proceed through proper channels and attendants, reflecting ordered conduct (maryādā) in a court.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha withdraws to his private rooms and instructs Sumantra to bring Rāma back.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s concern and deliberation (implied by recalling Rāma), and the court’s discipline in executing commands.