Shloka 2.6.27

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

जनौघैस्तैर्विसर्पद्भिः शुश्रुवे तत्र निस्वनः।पर्वसूदीर्णवेगस्य सागरस्येव निस्वनः।।2.6.27।।

Transliteration

vāgyataḥ saha vaidehyā bhūtvā niyatamānasaḥ |

śrīmaty āyatane viṣṇoḥ śiśye naravarātmajaḥ || 2.6.4 ||

Translation

Keeping silence and restraining his mind, the king’s son slept together with Vaidehī in the auspicious sanctuary of Viṣṇu.

Context

The multitudes of men moving to and fro gave rise to a noise like the roar of the ocean enhanced by the violent speed (of the wind) on the full and new moon days.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Viṣṇu

FAQs

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

Dharma is restraint (niyama): speech-control, mind-control, and keeping one’s life aligned with sacred space and sacred intention.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Sītā spend the night in disciplined observance within Viṣṇu’s temple as part of the sanctified preparation for the coming coronation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Maryādā (propriety) expressed through austerity and composure, even at a moment of impending royal glory.