Shloka 2.6.6

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

तत्र श्रृण्वन्सुखा वाच स्सूतमागधवन्दिनाम्।पूर्वां सध्यामुपासीनो जजाप यतमानसः।।2.6.6।।

Transliteration

kṛtopavāsaṃ tu tadā vaidehyā saha rāghavam |

ayodhyānilayaḥ śrutvā sarvaḥ pramudito janaḥ || 2.6.9 ||

Translation

Hearing that Rāghava, together with Vaidehī, had undertaken a fast, all the people dwelling in Ayodhyā rejoiced.

Context

Then (in the last watch of the night) hearing the pleasant words of bards and panegyrists he attended to early morning rites and intoned Gayatri with aconcentrated mind.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Ayodhyā
• upavāsa (fast)

FAQs

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

Dharma is self-restraint for a higher duty: fasting and purity practices strengthen moral authority and public confidence in leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

The citizens learn that Rāma and Sītā are observing a fast as part of coronation sanctity, and the city’s joy increases.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Austerity (tapas/niyama) joined to compassion—Rāma’s private discipline becomes a public source of hope.