Shloka 2.5.18

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

सिक्तसम्मृष्टरथ्या हि तदहर्वनमालिनी।आसीदयोध्यानगरी समुच्छ्रितगृहध्वजा।।।।

Transliteration

janabṛndormisaṅgharṣaharṣasvanavatas tadā |

babhūva rājamārgasya sāgarasyeva nisvanaḥ ||

Translation

Then along the royal highway arose a sound like the roar of the sea—like waves colliding—so did the joyful clamor of the multitude surge and resound.

Context

On that day, the thoroughfares of the city of Ayodhya, surrounded with (pleasure) gardens, were sprinkled with water and swept. The flags (on the top) of the houses were raised high.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā (implied)
• rājamārga (royal highway)
• sāgara (ocean, as simile)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected as shared rejoicing in rightful succession: public emotion aligns with moral-political legitimacy.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration compares the loud, joyful crowd-noise on the main road to the ocean’s roaring waves.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The virtue is communal: collective gladness rooted in trust in Rāma’s righteous character.