Shloka 2.5.22

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

सिताभ्रशिखरप्रख्यं प्रासादमधिरुह्य सः।समीयाय नरेन्द्रेण शक्रेणेव बृहस्पतिः।।।।

Transliteration

tatheti ca sa rājānam uktvā vedavidāṃ varaḥ |

svayaṃ vasiṣṭho bhagavān yayau rāma-niveśanam ||

Translation

Having said to the king, “So be it,” the venerable Vasiṣṭha—foremost among the knowers of the Vedas—set out in person for Rāma’s residence.

Context

Having ascended the royal palace resembling the peak of a mountain covered with white clouds, Vasistha approached the king like Brihaspati meeting Indra.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Daśaratha (king)
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma here is duty performed with fidelity to one’s role: the royal priest responds truthfully (“so be it”) and proceeds personally to carry out the consecratory responsibilities.

What is the narrative situation?

After agreeing to the king’s request connected to the forthcoming ceremony, Vasiṣṭha departs for Rāma’s residence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s reliability and disciplined service (steadfast adherence to ritual and responsibility) are emphasized.