Shloka 2.6.26

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

ते तु दिग्भ्यः पुरीं प्राप्ता द्रष्टुं रामाभिषेचनम्।रामस्य पूरयामासुः पुरीं जानपदा जनाः।।2.6.26।।

Transliteration

śeṣaṃ ca haviṣas tasya prāśyāśāsyātmanaḥ priyam |

dhyāyann ārāyaṇaṃ devaṃ svāstīrṇe kuśasaṃstare || 2.6.3 ||

Translation

After partaking of the remaining sacrificial oblation, he prayed for his own welfare; and, meditating on Lord Nārāyaṇa, he lay down upon a well-spread bed of kuśa grass.

Context

The city was filled with villagers coming from different directions to behold Rama's coronation.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Nārāyaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined, reverent living: sacred observance (havis), prayer for well-being, and inward recollection of the divine before rest.

What is the narrative situation?

On the eve of the coronation rites, Rāma completes a ritual act, prays, meditates on Nārāyaṇa, and prepares himself with restraint and sanctity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-discipline and devotion—Rāma’s readiness for public duty is grounded in private spiritual practice.