Shloka 2.5.21

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

एवं तज्जनसम्बाधं राजमार्गं पुरोहितः।व्यूहन्निव जनौघं तं शनै राजकुलं ययौ।।।।

Transliteration

evaṃ tajjanasambādhaṃ rājamārgaṃ purohitaḥ |

vyūhann iva janaughaṃ taṃ śanai rājākulaṃ yayau ||

Translation

Thus, seeing the royal road crowded with people, the royal priest advanced slowly toward the palace, as though parting the human flood into two streams.

Context

The priest (Vasistha), beholding the overcrowded highway forced his passage through the crowds of men dividing them into two tracts and slowly entered the royal palace.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• rājamārga (royal road)
• rājakula (royal palace)

FAQs

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

Dharma as orderly action amid crowds: duty is fulfilled without violence or haste, maintaining respect for people while proceeding toward sacred civic work.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha makes his way through the packed streets, slowly progressing to the royal palace.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s composure and disciplined purpose—calmly executing priestly responsibility in a charged public setting.