Valmiki Ramayana 2.14.52: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 14, Shloka 52
सत्यपाशः · Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise
सोमसूर्यौ च काकुत्स्थ शिववैश्रवणावपि ॥५२॥
वरुणश्चाग्निरिन्द्रश्च विजयं प्रदिशन्तु ते ।
somasūryau ca kākutstha śivavaiśravaṇāvapi ||52||
varuṇaścāgnirindraśca vijayaṃ pradiśantu te |
हे राम, चाँद और सूरज तुम्हे जीत दें। शिव और कुबेर भी तुम्हे जीत दें। वरुण, अग्नि और इंद्र भी तुम्हे जीत दें। सब देवता तुम्हारी जीत की दुआ करें।
O descendent of Kakutstha, may Moon and Sun, Siva and Kubera, Varuna, Agni and Indra bestow victory on you.
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The verse reflects the dharmic principle of seeking divine blessings before undertaking significant endeavors. It demonstrates the ancient Indian tradition of invoking cosmic forces to ensure righteous success in noble undertakings like a coronation.
Sumantra, the royal charioteer and minister, is awakening King Dasharatha early in the morning before Rama's scheduled coronation. He invokes various deities to bless the king and ensure victory and success for the impending ceremony.
The verse emphasizes the virtue of reverence and devotion to divine forces. It showcases the traditional practice of seeking blessings from celestial and divine beings before important life events, reflecting piety and spiritual awareness.
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