Shloka 2.6.7

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

तुष्टाव प्रणतश्चैव शिरसा मधुसूदनम्।विमलक्षौमसंवीतो वाचयामास स द्विजान्।।2.6.7।।

Transliteration

te tu digbhyaḥ purīṃ prāptā draṣṭuṃ rāmābhiṣecanam |

rāmasya pūrayāmāsuḥ purīṃ jānapadā janāḥ || 2.6.26 ||

Translation

But the countryfolk arrived at the city from every direction to witness Rāma’s consecration, and they filled the city of Rāma.

Context

Clad in spotless silk garments, he extoled Lord Madhusudana (Visnu) with his head bowed low. He listened to the purificatory mantras recited by brahmins.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Ayodhyā (city, implicit)
• rāmābhiṣeka (coronation)
• jānapada (countryfolk)

FAQs

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

Dharma in kingship depends on public recognition: the people’s eager presence reflects trust that righteous rule benefits the whole realm.

What is the narrative situation?

Villagers from all directions stream into Ayodhyā to see Rāma’s coronation, swelling the city with crowds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s merit as an ideal ruler is implied—his dharmic reputation draws the populace in devotion and hope.