Shloka 2.4.35

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

अम्ब पित्रा नियुक्तोऽस्मि प्रजापालनकर्मणि।भविता श्वोऽभिषेको मे यथा मे शासनं पितुः।।2.4.35।।

Transliteration

amba pitrā niyukto ’smi prajā-pālana-karmaṇi | bhavitā śvo ’bhiṣeko me yathā me śāsanaṃ pituḥ || 2.4.35 ||

Translation

Mother, my father has appointed me to the duty of protecting and governing the people. Tomorrow my consecration will take place, in accordance with my father’s command.

Context

O mother! father has assigned me the duties of governing the subjects. My installation takes place tomorrow on my father's command.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kauśalyā
• Daśaratha
• prajā (subjects)
• abhiṣeka

FAQs

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

Rājadharma grounded in satya: rulership is presented as service—protection of subjects—undertaken in obedience to rightful command.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma informs Kauśalyā that Daśaratha has assigned him governance duties and scheduled the consecration for the next day.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and truthfulness—Rāma frames kingship as duty (not indulgence) and faithfully reports his father’s command.