Shloka 2.5.16

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

बृन्दबृन्दैरयोध्यायां राजमार्गास्समन्ततः।बभूवुरभिसम्बाधाः कुतूहलजनैर्वृताः।।।।

Transliteration

sa rājabhavanaprakhyāt tasmād rāmaniveśanāt |

nirgatya dadṛśe mārgaṃ vasiṣṭho janasaṃvṛtam ||

Translation

Vasiṣṭha then came out from Rāma’s abode—renowned as being like a royal palace—and saw the roadway crowded all around with people.

Context

The royal highways in the city of Ayodhya were jammed on all sides with groups of curious people.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Rāma
• Ayodhyā (implied by setting)

FAQs

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

Dharma as collective responsibility: society actively gathers for a righteous royal transition, and the priest moves to fulfill ritual duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha leaves Rāma’s residence and observes the public roads packed with people anticipating events.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s sense of duty and orderly movement in service of a sacred civic rite.