Shloka 2.6.20

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

अलङ्कारं पुरस्यैवं कृत्वा तत्पुरवासिनः।आकाङ्क्षमाणा रामस्य यौवराज्याभिषेचनम्।।2.6.19।।समेत्य सङ्घशस्सर्वे चत्वरेषु सभासु च।कथयन्तो मिथस्तत्र प्रशशंसुर्जनाधिपम्।।2.6.20।।

Transliteration

sametya saṅghaśas sarve catvareṣu sabhāsu ca |

kathayanto mithas tatra praśaśaṃsur janādhipam || 2.6.20 ||

Translation

Gathering in groups in the public squares and assembly halls, they spoke among themselves there, praising the lord of men—King Daśaratha.

Context

Thus the residents of Ayodhya decorated the city and eagerly waited for Rama's cornonation as heirapparent. Gathered in groups at public squares and in the assembly halls they conversed among themselves about the event, praising Dasaratha, the lord among men.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Ayodhyā
• public squares (catvara)
• assembly halls (sabhā)

FAQs

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

Respect for righteous governance: dharma is reinforced when subjects acknowledge and support a king who acts for the realm’s welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Citizens gather in civic spaces and discuss the coming consecration, praising Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s sense of duty in arranging rightful succession for the stability of the kingdom.