Shloka 2.5.6

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

तमागतमृषिं रामस्त्वरन्निव ससम्भ्रमः।मानयिष्यन्समानार्हं निश्चक्राम निवेशनात्।।।।

Transliteration

guruṇā tv abhyanujñāto manujaughaṃ visṛjya tam |

viveśāntaḥ-puraṃ rājā siṃho giri-guhām iva ||

Translation

Permitted by the preceptor, the king dismissed that gathering of people and entered the inner apartments—like a lion entering a mountain cave.

Context

Seeing the venerable sage(Vasitha) arrive, Rama quickly came out of his abode in great excitement to receive him with honour.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Vasiṣṭha (guru)
• Antaḥpura (inner apartments)

FAQs

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

Dharma is rule-governed conduct: even a king acts within counsel and permission of the guru, showing restraint and adherence to proper procedure.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Vasiṣṭha’s leave/permission, Daśaratha ends the public assembly and moves to the private quarters.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s deference to spiritual authority and his controlled exercise of power are emphasized.