Shloka 2.6.14

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

नटनर्तकसङ्घानां गायकानां च गायताम्।मनः कर्णसुखा वाच श्शुशृवुश्च ततस्ततः।।2.6.14।।

Transliteration

naṭanartakasaṅghānāṃ gāyakānāṃ ca gāyatām | manaḥkarṇasukhā vācaḥ śuśruvuś ca tataḥ tataḥ || 2.6.14 ||

Translation

Here and there were heard pleasing voices—delightful to mind and ear—of troupes of actors and dancers, and of singers as they sang.

Context

Troupes of actors and dancers entertained the people with songs pleasing to the mind and ears and their utterances were heard here and there.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā (implied)
• Actors (naṭa)
• Dancers (nartaka)
• Singers (gāyaka)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wholesome social joy: celebration that uplifts mind and senses, harmonizing culture with righteous public occasions.

What is the narrative situation?

As the coronation approaches, Ayodhyā resonates with performances and songs in many places.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public spiritedness and shared happiness in anticipation of a dharmic ruler.