Shloka 2.6.1

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

गते पुरोहिते रामः स्नातो नियतमानसः।सह पत्न्या विशालाक्ष्या नारायणमुपागमत्।।2.6.1।।

Transliteration

gate purohite rāmaḥ snāto niyatamānasaḥ | saha patnyā viśālākṣyā nārāyaṇam upāgamat || 2.6.1 ||

Translation

After the family priest had departed, Rāma—having bathed and with his mind disciplined—approached Lord Nārāyaṇa together with his large-eyed wife, Sītā.

Context

With the family priest (Vasistha) gone, Rama had his bath, and with his mind under control came to Lord Narayana along with his large-eyed consort, Sita. (with an intention to worship him)

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Nārāyaṇa
• Purohita (Vasiṣṭha implied by context)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined conduct before major duties: purification (bath), mental restraint, and reverence toward the divine before assuming public responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

On the day connected with Rāma’s consecration preparations, he performs personal purification and goes with Sītā to worship Nārāyaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and piety: Rāma’s niyata-mānasa (disciplined mind) and devotional readiness before worldly honor.