Shloka 2.5.14

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

हृष्टनारीनरयुतं रामवेश्म तदा बभौ।यथा मत्तद्विजगणं प्रफुल्लनलिनं सरः।।।।

Transliteration

suhṛdbhis tatra rāmo 'pi sahāsīnaḥ priyaṃvadaiḥ |

sabhājito viveśātha tān anujñāpya sarvaśaḥ ||

Translation

There, Rāma too sat for a time with his sweet-speaking friends; and, having been honored in every way, he then took leave of them and entered his own apartments.

Context

The residence of Rama, full of cheerful men and women, looked splendid like a lake with full-blown lotuses flocked by multitudes of intoxicated birds.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Maryādā (proper conduct) in social life: honoring others, receiving honor without arrogance, and taking respectful leave—dharma expressed as refined interpersonal ethics.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, after sitting with friends and being honored, politely departs and goes into his residence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and courteous self-restraint in public and private transitions.