Shloka 2.4.8

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

इति सूतवच श्श्रुत्वा रामोऽथ त्वरयाऽन्वितः।प्रययौ राजभवनं पुनर्द्रष्टुं नरेश्वरम्।।2.4.8।।

Transliteration

iti sūtavacaḥ śrutvā rāmo 'tha tvarayānvitaḥ | prayayau rājabhavanaṃ punar draṣṭuṃ nareśvaram ||2.4.8||

Translation

Hearing the charioteer’s words, Rāma—seized with haste—set out for the royal palace to behold once more the lord of men.

Context

On hearing the words of the charioteer, Rama immediately set out for the royal palace to see the king again.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sumantra (sūta)
• Daśaratha (nareśvara)
• royal palace (rājabhavana)

FAQs

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

Dharma as prompt responsibility: Rāma responds swiftly to a royal/parental summons, modeling readiness to serve rightful authority.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sumantra conveys the king’s desire to see him, Rāma immediately goes to the palace to meet Daśaratha again.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s obedience and seriousness—he does not delay when duty calls.