Shloka 2.6.23

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

अनुद्धतमनाः विद्वान्धर्मात्मा भ्रातृवत्सलः।यथा च भ्रातृषु स्निग्धस्तथाऽस्मास्वपि राघवः।।2.6.23।।

Transliteration

anuddhatamanāḥ vidvān dharmātmā bhrātṛvatsalaḥ |

yathā ca bhrātṛṣu snigdhas tathā 'smāsv api rāghavaḥ || 2.6.23 ||

Translation

Rāghava is humble, learned, and righteous, affectionate toward his brothers; and just as he is warm to them, so is he warm to us as well.

Context

This scion of the Raghus (Rama) is free from arrogance, is learned, righteous and affectionate towards his brothers as much as towards us.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Rāma’s brothers (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as character: humility, learning, and equal-hearted affection are presented as the moral foundation for legitimate leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

Citizens describe Rāma’s qualities while anticipating his installation, contrasting private family virtue with public benevolence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility joined with righteousness—Rāma’s non-arrogance and consistent kindness to both family and subjects.