Shloka 2.6.5

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

एकयामावशिष्टायां रात्र्यां प्रतिविबुद्ध्य सः।अलङ्कारविधिं कृत्स्नं कारयामास वेश्मनः।।2.6.5।।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ puṇyāhaghōṣo 'tha gambhīramadhuras tadā |

ayodhyāṃ pūrayāmāsa tūryaghōṣānunāditaḥ || 2.6.8 ||

Translation

Then their deep and sweet cries of “Auspicious day!”—echoing with the blare of instruments—filled Ayodhyā.

Context

He got up (Rama) with one yama (three hours) of the night still left, and had his entire residence decorated.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā
• puṇyāha proclamation
• tūrya (musical instruments)

FAQs

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

Dharma is communal auspicious order: society publicly affirms righteous kingship through sanctioned rites and collective celebration.

What is the narrative situation?

Ayodhyā resounds with ritual announcements and music as the coronation preparations intensify.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a single virtue, but social harmony—public joy aligned with dharmic ceremony.