Shloka 2.6.28

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

ततस्तदिन्द्रक्षयसन्निभं पुरंदिदृक्षुभिर्जानपदैरुपागतैः।समन्तत स्सस्वनमाकुलं बभौसमुद्रयादोभिरिवार्णवोदकम्।।2.6.28।।

Transliteration

ekayāmāvaśiṣṭāyāṃ rātryāṃ prativibuddhya saḥ |

alaṅkāravidhiṃ kṛtsnaṃ kārayāmāsa veśmanaḥ || 2.6.5 ||

Translation

When only one watch of the night remained, he awoke and had the entire arrangement of decorations made for his residence.

Context

The city (of Ayodhya), resembling the abode of Indra, (Amaravati) crowded with villagers from all over wishing to witness it (the coronation of Rama), grew noisy and sparkled like the water of the ocean teeming with aquatic animals.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē ṣaṣṭhassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the sixth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Ayodhyā (implicit setting)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes diligence in duty: timely, careful preparation for a public rite that symbolizes lawful kingship and social order.

What is the narrative situation?

Before dawn on the coronation day, Rāma rises and sets in motion the complete decoration of his residence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and readiness—Rāma treats the ceremony not as personal pleasure but as a solemn obligation.