Shloka 2.83.11

अयोध्याकाण्डे त्र्यशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Departure and Encampment on the Gaṅgā (Śṛṅgīberapura)

Devanagari script

ये च तत्रापरे सर्वे सम्मता ये च नैगमाः।रामं प्रति ययुर्हृष्टा स्सर्वाः प्रकृतयस्तथा।।2.83.11।।

Transliteration

ye ca tatrāpare sarve sammatā ye ca naigamāḥ | rāmaṃ prati yayur hṛṣṭāḥ sarvāḥ prakṛtayas tathā ||

Translation

All the others there as well—the respected citizens and the merchants—indeed all the subjects, delighted, went onward toward Rama.

Context

Respectable city folks, like traders and other subjects went along in great delight towards Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Merchants (naigama)
• Subjects (prakṛti)

FAQs

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

A dharmic ruler is a public good: all social groups willingly move toward Rama, implying legitimacy grounded in virtue rather than force.

What is the narrative situation?

Multiple classes of Ayodhya’s population join the movement toward Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s widely recognized righteousness, evidenced by the people’s eager support.