Shloka 2.6.24

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

चिरं जीवतु धर्मात्मा राजा दशरथोऽनघः।यत्प्रसादोनभिषिक्तं तु रामं द्रक्ष्यामहे वयम्।।2.6.24।।

Transliteration

ciraṃ jīvatu dharmātmā rājā daśaratho 'naghaḥ |

yatprasādena abhiṣiktaṃ tu rāmaṃ drakṣyāmahe vayam || 2.6.24 ||

Translation

May the virtuous, sinless King Daśaratha live long—by whose favor we shall behold Rāma consecrated.

Context

May the virtuous and sinless king Dasaratha live long by whose grace we are beholding (going to behold) Rama's coronation.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• coronation (abhiṣeka)

FAQs

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

Gratitude and recognition of rightful authority: dharma includes honoring the virtuous king whose decisions enable societal good.

What is the narrative situation?

Citizens bless Daśaratha, crediting him for making Rāma’s consecration possible.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s blamelessness and dharmic intent—his desire to establish Rāma for the kingdom’s welfare.