Valmiki Ramayana 2.15.41: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 41

अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्

Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission

Setting: Ayodhya, royal precinct en route to Rama’s residencePlaces named: Rama-gṛha (Rama’s residence), rāja-kula (royal precinct)Sumantra riding toward Rama’s house through the city/royal quarter

Devanagari script

स वाजियुक्तेन रथेन सारथिः नराकुलं राजकुलं विराजयन् ।

वरूथिना रामगृहाभिपातिना पुरस्य सर्वस्य मनांसि हर्षयन् ॥४१॥

Recitation with translationValmiki Ramayana 2.15.41

Transliteration

sa vājiyuktena rathena sārathiḥ narākulaṃ rājakulaṃ virājayan |

varūthinā rāmagṛhābhipātinā purasya sarvasya manāṃsi harṣayan ||41||

Translation

सूत घोड़े वाली गाड़ी में बैठा। वो राम के घर की तरफ जा रहा था। रास्ते में लोग खड़े थे, सब खुश थे। पूरे शहर के लोगों का दिल खुश हो गया।

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Word by Word

• सः: he
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular); सर्वनाम (pronoun)
• Role: Karta (कर्ता)

• वाजि-युक्तेन: with (a chariot) harnessed with horses
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वाजिन् (प्रातिपदिक) + युक्त (कृदन्त; √युज् + क्त)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine/Neuter), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'वाजिभिः युक्त' (harnessed with horses)
• Role: Karana (करण)
• Compound: Tatpurusha

• रथेन: by/with a chariot
• Type: Noun
• Root: रथ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular)
• Role: Karana (करण)

• सारथिः: the charioteer
• Type: Noun
• Root: सारथि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular)
• Role: Karta (कर्ता)

• नर-आकुलम्: crowded with people
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नर (प्रातिपदिक) + आकुल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'नरैः आकुलम्' (crowded with men)
• Role: Karma (कर्म)
• Compound: Tatpurusha

• राज-कुलम्: the royal palace
• Type: Noun
• Root: राजन् (प्रातिपदिक) + कुल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'राज्ञः कुलम्' (royal household/palace)
• Role: Karma (कर्म)
• Compound: Tatpurusha

• विराजयन्: making (it) shine/adorning
• Type: Verb
• Root: वि-√राज् (धातु)
• Form: शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त वर्तमान कृदन्त (Present active participle), पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; परस्मैपदी
• Role: Karta (कर्ता)

• वरूथिना: with a protective fender/guard
• Type: Noun
• Root: वरूथिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular)
• Role: Karana (करण)

• राम-गृह-अभिपातिना: heading toward Rama's palace
• Type: Adjective
• Root: राम (प्रातिपदिक) + गृह (प्रातिपदिक) + अभिपातिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'रामस्य गृहं अभिपतति/अभिगच्छति' (going toward Rama's house)
• Role: Karana (करण)
• Compound: Tatpurusha

• पुरस्य: of the city
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन (Singular)
• Role: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)

• सर्वस्य: of all
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसक (Masculine/Neuter), षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन (Singular)
• Role: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)

• मनांसि: minds
• Type: Noun
• Root: मनस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), बहुवचन (Plural)
• Role: Karma (कर्म)

• हर्षयन्: delighting
• Type: Verb
• Root: √हृष् (धातु) (णिच् causative: हर्षयति)
• Form: शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त वर्तमान कृदन्त (Present active participle, causative), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन
• Role: Karta (कर्ता)

Sandhi Notes

• compounds resolved as indicated (narākulaṅ = nara-ākulam; rāmagṛhābhipātinā = rāma-gṛha-abhipātinā)

Context

Mounted on a chariot, attached with a fender and driven by horses, the charioteeradvanced towards the royal palace of Rama delighting the minds of the people of the city.

The teaching

Efficient, protected movement of royal agents through the city reflects ordered governance; public joy arises when leadership is trusted and auspicious.

Ethical theme

Rājadharma

For your practice

Mind-training via the chariot symbol: keep ‘reins’ of attention steady toward dharmic aims; cultivate joy that supports righteous action.

Mood and themes

Rasa

Vira (heroism), with Adbhuta (wonder)

Mood

Energetic, processional, heartening

Themes

• Itihasa
• Dharma
• Maryada
• Civic harmony
• Satya

Symbolism

Relationships

Cross references

Meter and recitation

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Rama
• Ayodhya (city)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as orderly public life around rightful succession: the city rejoices as official movement and preparations proceed properly, indicating confidence in a just transition.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra rides in a properly equipped chariot toward Rama’s residence, passing through crowded royal areas as the city’s excitement builds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public-spirited service (sevā) and dutiful efficiency in royal administration, embodied by Sumantra’s purposeful approach.