Shloka 2.5.12

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

ततो यथावद्रामेण स राज्ञो गुरुरर्चितः।अभ्यनुज्ञाप्य काकुत्स्थं ययौ रामनिवेशनात्।।।।

Transliteration

tato yathāvad rāmeṇa sa rājño gurur arcitaḥ |

abhyanujñāpya kākutsthaṃ yayau rāma-niveśanāt ||

Translation

Thereafter, duly honored by Rāma, the king’s preceptor took leave of Kakutstha (Rāma) and departed from Rāma’s residence.

Context

Thereafter, Vasistha, preceptor of the king duly honoured by the descendant of Kakutstha (Rama) left his abode.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vasiṣṭha
• Daśaratha (implicit via rājño guruḥ)
• Kakutstha lineage
• Rāma’s residence

FAQs

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

Respect for the guru and proper leave-taking are part of maryādā and dharma—social ethics that sustain righteous order.

What is the narrative situation?

After arranging the preparatory observances, Vasiṣṭha is honored by Rāma and then departs from Rāma’s home.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and reverence toward his teacher, shown through due honor and formal permission-taking.