Shloka 2.5.9

अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः (Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined)

Devanagari script

प्रसन्नस्ते पिता राम यौवराज्यमवाप्स्यसि।उपवासं भवानद्य करोतु सह सीतया।।।।

Transliteration

prasannas te pitā rāma yauvarājyam avāpsyasi | upavāsaṁ bhavān adya karotu saha sītayā || 2.5.9 ||

Translation

O Rāma, your father is pleased with you—you will attain the rank of heir-apparent. Therefore, today you should undertake a fast together with Sītā.

Context

O Rama!, well-disposed towards you, your father will declare you heir-apparent. Do undertake fast today, along with Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Sītā
• upavāsa (fast)

FAQs

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

Discipline and purity as dharma: before assuming public power, one should practice self-restraint and sacred observance, aligning inner conduct with outer duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha informs Rāma of Daśaratha’s favorable decision and prescribes a ritual fast for Rāma and Sītā as part of coronation preparations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s readiness for disciplined observance and Sītā’s partnership in dharmic household duty.