Shloka 2.6.8

रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा — Preparations for Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

तेषां पुण्याहघोषोऽथ गम्भीरमधुरस्तदा।अयोध्यां पूरयामास तूर्यघोषानुनादितः।।2.6.8।।

Transliteration

janaughais tair visarpadbhiḥ śuśruve tatra nisvanaḥ |

parvasūdīrṇavegasya sāgarasyeva nisvanaḥ || 2.6.27 ||

Translation

From those surging multitudes moving about, a din was heard there—like the roar of the ocean when its force swells at the tide-times.

Context

And then the deep and sweet proclamations of 'This is an auspicious day' mingled with the sounds of trumpets reverberated (the city of) Ayodhya.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā (implicit)
• ocean (sāgara)
• janaugha (multitude of people)
• parvan (lunar phase days)

FAQs

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

Collective dharma appears as unified civic energy: the people’s movement is not disorderly violence but directed enthusiasm for a righteous public rite.

What is the narrative situation?

As crowds swell and flow through Ayodhyā, the city’s sound becomes immense, compared to the ocean’s roaring surge.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse highlights the people’s devotion and confidence—an implied testimony to Rāma’s integrity and worthiness.