Shloka 54
यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः
Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent
तं देव देवोपममात्मजं तेसर्वस्य लोकस्य हिते निविष्टम्।हिताय नः क्षिप्रमुदारजुष्टंमुदाऽभषेक्तुं वरद त्वमर्हसि।।2.2.54।।
taṃ deva devopamam ātmajaṃ te sarvasya lokasya hite niviṣṭam | hitāya naḥ kṣipram udārajuṣṭaṃ mudā ’bhiṣektuṃ varada tvam arhasi || 2.2.54 ||
Wahai pemberi anugerah, patutlah tuanku dengan sukacita dan tanpa berlengah menabalkan putera tuanku—yang laksana dewa di antara manusia, teguh demi kesejahteraan seluruh dunia, dan cenderung pada kebajikan mulia—sebagai putera mahkota, demi kebaikan kami.
Following the path of my forefathers I protected the people to the best of my ability by being ever vigilant.
FAQs
Dharma as timely, rightful succession: installing a universally beneficial, noble heir preserves social order and protects truth-centered governance.
The people formally urge Daśaratha to perform Rama’s abhiṣeka as yuvarāja, emphasizing Rama’s commitment to universal welfare.
Udāratā (nobility/generosity) and loka-hita-niṣṭhā (steadfast dedication to the world’s welfare), presented as the hallmark of Rama’s fitness to rule.