Shloka 2.5.19

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

तदा ह्ययोध्यानिलयः सस्त्रीबालाबलो जनः।रामाभिषेकमाकाङ्क्षन्नाकाङ्क्षदुदयं रवेः।।।।

Transliteration

siktasammṛṣṭarathyā hi tadahar vanamālinī |

āsīd ayodhyānagarī samucchritagṛhadhvajā ||

Translation

On that day, the city of Ayodhyā had its streets sprinkled with water and thoroughly swept; garlanded as it were with gardens, it stood with house-banners raised high.

Context

Then all the people living in Ayodhya including women, children and aged alike wishing to see the coronation of Rama eagerly waited for the sunrise.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Dharma includes śauca (purity/cleanliness) and public order: a righteous event is prepared for with outer cleanliness reflecting inner respect for truth and sanctity.

What is the narrative situation?

Ayodhyā is described as ceremonially prepared—cleaned streets, gardens, and flags—for the great upcoming occasion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The city’s collective discipline and reverence—civic virtue expressed through orderly, auspicious preparation.