Valmiki Ramayana 2.3.13 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 3, Shloka 13

यौवराज्याभिषेक-उपकल्पनम्

Preparations for Rama’s Installation as Yuvaraja

Devanagari script

यच्चान्यत्किञ्चिदेष्टव्यं तत्सर्वमुपकल्प्यताम्।।2.3.12।।अन्तःपुरस्य द्वाराणि सर्वस्य नगरस्य च।चन्दनस्रग्भिरर्च्यन्तां धूपैश्च घ्राणहारिभिः।।2.3.13।।

Transliteration

yaccānyat kiñcid eṣṭavyaṃ tat sarvam upakalpyatām |

antaḥpurasya dvārāṇi sarvasya nagarasya ca |

candanasragbhir arcyantāṃ dhūpaiś ca ghrāṇahāribhiḥ ||

Translation

また、ほかに必要なものがどれほど小さくとも、すべて整えよ。後宮の門も、都全体の門も、白檀の花鬘で飾り、香り高い薫香で供養せよ。

Word by Word

• अन्तःपुरस्य: of the inner apartments
• अन्तःपुरस्य: सम्बन्ध (षष्ठी/Genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अन्तःपुर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठीविभक्ति (6th/Genitive), एकवचन; समासः—अन्तः + पुर (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः)

• द्वाराणि: gates/doors
• द्वाराणि: कर्म (Karma/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: द्वार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया विभक्ति (1st/2nd Nom/Acc), बहुवचन

• सर्वस्य: of the whole
• सर्वस्य: सम्बन्ध (Genitive qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठीविभक्ति (6th/Genitive), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (qualifier)

• नगरस्य: of the city
• नगरस्य: सम्बन्ध (षष्ठी/Genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नगर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठीविभक्ति (6th/Genitive), एकवचन

• च: and
• च: समुच्चय (connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• चन्दनस्रग्भिः: with sandal(-paste) and garlands
• चन्दनस्रग्भिः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चन्दन + स्रज् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (स्रज्), तृतीया विभक्ति (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; समासः—चन्दन(म्) + स्रजः (इतरेतर-द्वन्द्वः; ‘with sandal(-paste) and garlands’)

• अर्च्यन्ताम्: let (them) be worshipped/adorned
• अर्च्यन्ताम्: विधेय (Predicate; passive imperative)
• Type: Verb
• Root: अर्च् (धातु)
• Form: लोट्-लकार (Imperative), कर्मणि प्रयोग (passive), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), बहुवचन; विधिलिङ्गार्थः—‘let them be worshipped/adorned’

• धूपैः: with incense
• धूपैः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धूप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया विभक्ति (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• च: and
• च: समुच्चय (connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• घ्राणहारिभिः: fragrant (nose-delighting)
• घ्राणहारिभिः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument; adjective to धूपैः)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: घ्राण + हारिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया विभक्ति (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; समासः—घ्राणस्य हारिन् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः) ‘nose-delighting, fragrant’; विशेषणम् (qualifies धूपैः)

Context

By tomorrow early morning arrange in the place set aside for sacred fire in the king's palace gold and other metals, gems, articles of worship, also herbs, garlands of white flowers, roasted corn, honey and clarified butter in separate containers, fresh clothes, chariot, weapons of every kind, army of four divisions, an elephant possessing auspicious marks, white fans made of Yak's hair, a standard, white parasol, a hundred golden vessels shining like fire, a bull with goldplated horns and a tiger skin.

Characters & Entities

• antaḥpura (inner palace)
• nagara (city)
• dvāra (gates)
• candana (sandalwood)
• dhūpa (incense)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as conscientious completeness: neglecting “small” requirements undermines sacred and civic order; proper preparation honors truthfulness in action (satya as integrity).

What is the narrative situation?

Instructions are given to prepare all remaining requisites and to decorate palace and city gates with sandal, garlands, and fragrant incense for upcoming ceremonies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and attention to detail—public rites require coordinated care from officials and citizens alike.