Shloka 2.6.22

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

सर्वेप्यनुगृहीता स्मो यन्नो रामो महीपतिः।चिराय भविता गोप्ता दृष्टलोकपरावरः।।2.6.22।।

Transliteration

sarve 'py anugṛhītā smo yan no rāmo mahīpatiḥ |

cirāya bhavitā goptā dṛṣṭalokaparāvaraḥ || 2.6.22 ||

Translation

All of us are truly blessed, for Rāma—who understands the world’s higher and lower conditions—will become our king and protector for a long time.

Context

All of us are fortunate indeed that Rama who knows the world's high and low shall be our king, protector for a long time.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• king/protector (mahīpati, goptṛ)

FAQs

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

Protective kingship: dharma expects a ruler to understand all social strata and safeguard everyone over time, not merely the elite.

What is the narrative situation?

Citizens express relief and joy that Rāma will soon be their ruler and long-term protector.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s worldly discernment and compassion—fitness to protect both the ‘high’ and the ‘low’.