Valmiki Ramayana 2.14.53-54: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 14, Shlokas 53-54
सत्यपाशः · Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise
गता भगवती रात्रिः कृतं कृत्यमिदं तव ॥५३॥
बुद्ध्यस्व नृपशार्दूल कुरु कार्यमनन्तरम् ।
उदतिष्ठत रामस्य समग्रमभिषेचनम् ॥५४॥
gatā bhagavatī rātriḥ kṛtaṃ kṛtyamidaṃ tava ||53||
buddhyasva nṛpaśārdūla kuru kāryamanantaram |
udatiṣṭhata rāmasya samagramabhiṣecanam ||54||
రాజశార్దూలా, పవిత్రమైన రాత్రి గడిచిపోయింది. ఇప్పటి వరకు జరిగిన కార్యాలను తెలుసుకొని, తరువాత అవసరమైన పనులను చేయుము. రాముని పట్టాభిషేకానికి అన్ని ఏర్పాట్లు పూర్తయ్యాయి.
O best among kings the holy night has passed. Having been acquainted with the acts accomplished so far, perform whatever is further necessary for the installation ceremony. All preparations for Rama's coronation ceremony have since been complete.
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The verse emphasizes the dharmic principle of timely action and proper execution of royal duties. It reflects the importance of being aware of accomplished tasks and proactively completing remaining responsibilities, especially in matters of state importance like coronation.
Sumantra informs King Dasharatha that the night has passed and urges him to take stock of the preparations completed so far. He announces that all arrangements for Rama's coronation are ready and encourages the king to proceed with the necessary actions for the ceremony.
The verse emphasizes the virtue of diligence and attentiveness in duty. Sumantra demonstrates loyalty and efficiency as a minister, ensuring that the king is informed and ready to fulfill his royal obligations without delay.
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