Shloka 2.5.10

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

प्रातस्त्वामभिषेक्ता हि यौवराज्ये नराधिपः।पिता दशरथः प्रीत्या ययातिं नहुषो यथा।।।।

Transliteration

prātas tvām abhiṣektā hi yauvarājye narādhipaḥ |

pitā daśarathaḥ prītyā yayātiṃ nahuṣo yathā ||

Translation

Indeed, early tomorrow morning your father, King Daśaratha, will consecrate you as heir-apparent with affection—just as Nahuṣa consecrated Yayāti.

Context

Your father, king Dasaratha, will be pleased to coronate you as heir-apparent early tomorrow morning as Nahusa did (to his son) Yayati.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Nahuṣa
• Yayāti
• yauvarājya
• abhiṣeka

FAQs

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

Legitimate succession is framed as dharmic when performed publicly and ritually, guided by precedent (itihāsa/purāṇic exemplars) and affectionate responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha informs Rāma of the imminent consecration as heir-apparent, citing an ancient royal precedent to validate the act.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s affection (prīti) and intent to honor Rāma formally; also Rāma’s worthiness implied by the planned consecration.