Shloka 2.5.8

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

स चैनं प्रश्रितं दृष्ट्वा सम्भाष्याभिप्रसाद्य च।प्रियार्हं हर्षयन्राममित्युवाच पुरोहितः।।।।

Transliteration

sa cainaṁ praśritaṁ dṛṣṭvā sambhāṣyābhiprasādya ca | priyārhaṁ harṣayan rāmam ity uvāca purohitaḥ || 2.5.8 ||

Translation

Seeing Rāma humble, the family priest addressed him, pleased him, and gladdened him with fitting, affectionate words; then he spoke as follows.

Context

The family priest Vasistha also, having gratified him by enquiring about his welfare, said thus to Rama, who was humble and lovable:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• purohita (Vasiṣṭha)

FAQs

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

Maryādā in counsel: elders and teachers guide with kindness and propriety, using truthful speech that uplifts rather than agitates.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha, the royal priest, approaches Rāma and prepares to instruct him regarding the impending royal rite.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and Vasiṣṭha’s benevolent, dharmic guidance.