Shloka 2.45.11

अयोध्यावासिजनानुरागः — The People and Brahmins Follow Rama toward Exile

Devanagari script

यथा यथा दाशरथि र्धर्म एवास्थितोऽभवत्।तथा तथा प्रकृतयो रामं पतिमकामयन्।।।।

Transliteration

yathā yathā dāśarathir dharma evāsthito 'bhavat |

tathā tathā prakṛtayo rāmaṃ patim akāmayan ||

Translation

The more Daśaratha’s son stood firmly in dharma alone, the more the subjects longed for Rāma as their lord and king.

Context

The more the son of Dasaratha (Rama) committed to righteousness, the more the subjects desired that he should be their king.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Dāśarathi)
• Subjects (prakṛtayaḥ)

FAQs

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

Political legitimacy arises from dharma: the ruler who is firmly established in righteousness naturally becomes the people’s choice.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative describes the citizens’ increasing admiration and longing for Rāma’s rule as they witness his unwavering righteousness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s unwavering commitment to dharma—consistency in moral conduct that inspires public confidence.