Shloka 19
अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः
Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision
प्रायेण हि निमित्तानामीदृशानां समुद्भवे।राजा हि मृत्युमाप्नोति घोरां वाऽऽपदमृच्छति।।2.4.19।।
prāyeṇa hi nimittānām īdṛśānāṃ samudbhave | rājā hi mṛtyum āpnoti ghorāṃ vā āpadam ṛcchati || 2.4.19 ||
جب اس طرح کے شگون ظاہر ہوں تو عموماً ہوتا یہی ہے کہ بادشاہ یا تو موت کو پہنچتا ہے یا کسی ہولناک آفت میں مبتلا ہو جاتا ہے۔
When such ominous signs appear, usually the king either meets with death or faces a grave calamity.
FAQs
Rajadharma includes vigilance and timely action: a ruler must recognize warning signs and act responsibly to protect the realm, acknowledging life’s uncertainty.
Daśaratha, feeling anxiety and reading ominous signs, urges quick arrangements for Rāma’s consecration as heir-apparent.
Daśaratha’s sense of responsibility and foresight as a king—his concern that the kingdom not be endangered by delay.