Shloka 2.6.11

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

सिताभ्रशिखराभेषु देवतायतनेषु च।चतुष्पथेषु रथ्यासु चैत्येष्वट्टालकेषु च।।2.6.11।।नानापण्यसमृद्धेषु वणिजामापणेषु च।कुटुम्बिनां समृद्धेषु श्रीमत्सु भवनेषु च।।2.6.12।।सभासु चैव सर्वासु वृक्षेष्वालक्षितेषु च।ध्वजा स्समुच्छ्रिताश्चित्राः पताकाश्चाभवंस्तदा।।2.6.13।।

Transliteration

sitābhraśikharābheṣu devatāyataneṣu ca | catuṣpatheṣu rathyāsu caityeṣv aṭṭālakeṣu ca || 2.6.11 ||

Translation

On temples gleaming like mountain-peaks wrapped in white clouds, at crossroads and on the main streets, on avenue-trees and upon towers as well, banners and flags were set up.

Context

Banners of varying colours and flags were raised on the temples looking resplendent like peaks wreathed by a mass of white clouds, at the cross-roads, on the thoroughfares, on the trees standing on avenues, on the towers and stalls of the merchants abounding in various kinds of merchandise, on prosperous and gracefulhouses of house-holders, in all public halls and on trees looking tall from a distance.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā (implied)
• Devatāyatana (temples)

FAQs

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

Dharma integrates the sacred and civic spheres: public celebration is anchored in reverence for temples and communal spaces, reflecting orderly, value-centered society.

What is the narrative situation?

Ayodhyā is being decorated for Rāma’s consecration; prominent public and sacred locations are adorned.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Social harmony and reverence: the community honors auspiciousness through shared, respectful beautification of common spaces.