Shloka 2.5.4

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

तथेति च स राजानमुक्त्वा वेदविदां वरः।स्वयं वसिष्ठो भगवान्ययौ रामनिवेशनम्।।2.5.3।।उपवासयितुं रामं मन्त्रवन्मन्त्रकोविदः।ब्राह्मं रथवरं युक्तमास्थाय सुदृढव्रतः।।2.5.4।।

Transliteration

tam āgatam abhiprekṣya hitvā rājāsanaṃ nṛpaḥ |

papraccha sa ca tasmai tat kṛtam ity abhyavedayat ||

Translation

Seeing him arrive, the king rose from his throne and enquired; and the holy sage informed him that the task had been accomplished.

Context

Venerabel Vasistha, the best amongst the knowers of the Vedas, skilled in mantras and firm in his vows said to the king, 'Be it so.' Thereafter, mounted on the best of the chariots befitting a brahmin, with horses harnesed he proceeded personally to the abode of Rama to ask him to undertake a fast in accompaniment with mantras preceding the installation ceremony.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Vasiṣṭha
• Rājāsana (throne)

FAQs

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

Dharma is truthfulness and accountability: the king enquires responsibly, and the sage reports the completion of duty plainly (satya in action).

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha rises from the throne on Vasiṣṭha’s arrival and asks about the mission; Vasiṣṭha confirms it is completed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s humility before spiritual authority and Vasiṣṭha’s truthful reporting are emphasized.