Shloka 2.52.25

गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)

Devanagari script

एतदर्थं हि राज्यानि प्रशासति नरेश्वराः।यदेषां सर्वकृत्येषु मनो न प्रतिहन्यते।।2.52.25।।

Transliteration

etad arthaṃ hi rājyāni praśāsati nareśvarāḥ | yad eṣāṃ sarvakṛtyeṣu mano na pratihanyate || 2.52.25 ||

Translation

Indeed, for this very reason kings rule kingdoms: so that in all their undertakings their resolve is not checked by obstacles.

Context

The minds of kings create no hurdles in all that they want to do. That is why they rule kingdoms.

Characters & Entities

• Kings (nareśvarāḥ)
• Kingdom (rājya)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights rājadharma: effective rule requires firm will and unhindered execution of duty, not wavering indecision.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma explains to Sumantra the nature of kingship and why a king’s decisions are carried through.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for governance and disciplined resolve (dṛḍha-niścaya) as a royal virtue.