Shloka 2.6.16

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

बाला अपि क्रीडमाना गृहद्वारेषु सङ्घशः।रामाभिषवसंयुक्ताश्चक्रुरेवं मिथः कथाः।।2.6.16।।

Transliteration

bālā api krīḍamānā gṛhadvāreṣu saṅghaśaḥ | rāmābhiṣavasaṃyuktāś cakrur evaṃ mithaḥ kathāḥ || 2.6.16 ||

Translation

Even children, playing in groups at the doorways of houses, likewise spoke among themselves in talk connected with Rāma’s consecration.

Context

Similarly children playing in groups in front of the houses also related to each other stories regarding the coronation of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Ayodhyā (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma becomes cultural inheritance: even children absorb and repeat society’s admiration for righteous leadership, showing how satya and virtue are transmitted through communal life.

What is the narrative situation?

Anticipation of Rāma’s coronation is so widespread in Ayodhyā that even children at play discuss it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s exemplary reputation: his dharmic image is strong enough to shape everyday speech across all ages.