Introduction

Valmiki describes the innumerable virtues of Sree Rama in this sarga. Dasaratha wants to coronate Rama as the crown prince with the approval of all his people. With this end in mind, he invites various citizens, important people from all cities and villages in his kingdom.

Verse 1

गच्छता मातुलकुलं भरतेन तदाऽनघः |
शत्रुघ्नो नित्यशत्रुघ्नो नीतः प्रीतिपुरस्कृतः || २-१-१

Bharatha, while going to his maternal uncle’s house, has taken his brother Satrughna (he who has no sins and who annihilates his enemies) along with him with love.

1. shatrughnaH = Satrughna; anaghaH = who has no sins; nityashatrughnaH = he who always annihilated his enemies; neetaH = was taken; priitipuraskR^itaH = with love; bharatena = by Bharatha; gachChataa = while going; tadaa = then; maatulakulam = to the maternal uncle’s house.

Verse 2

स तत्र न्यवसद्भ्रात्रा सह सत्कारसत्कृतः |
मातुलेनाश्वपतिना पुत्रस्नेहेन लालितः || २-१-२

Treated with good hospitality and paternal love by his maternal uncle, Yudhajit, who was a lord of cavalry, Bharatha stayed with his brother there.

2. satkaarasatkR^itaH = treated with good hospitality; putrasnehena = with paternal love; ashvapatinaa = by lord of cavalry; maatulena = by his maternal uncle; saH = that Bharatha; bhraatraa saH = with his brother; nyavasat = stayed; tatra = there.

Verse 3

तत्रापि निवसन्तौ तौ तर्प्यमाणौ च कामतः |
भ्रातरौ स्मरतां वीरौ वृद्धं दशरथं नृपम् || २-१-३

Those heroes of valour Bharatha and Satrughna, though staying there enjoying all the comforts, were remembering their age old father.

3. viirau = those two heroes; bhraatarau = both the brothers; nivasantau = staying; tatra = there; tarpyamaaNau cha api = though satisfied by; kaamataH = all the wants; smarataaM = were remembering; dasharatham nR^ipam = the king Dasaratha.

Verse 4

राजापि तौ महातेजाः सस्मार प्रोषितौ सुतौ |
उभौ भरतशत्रुघ्नौ महेन्द्रवरुणोपमौ || २-१-४

The mighty Dasaratha was also often remembering his sons Bharatha and Satrughna who were out of his state and who were equivalent to Indra and Varuna.

4. mahaatejaaH = mighty; raajaa api = king (Dasaratha), also; sasmaara = was remembering; sutau = two sons; bharatashatrughnau ubhau = both Bharatha and Satrughna; proShitau = who were out of state; mahendravaruNopamau = (and who were) equivalent to Indra and Varuna.

Verse 5

सर्व एव तु तस्येष्टाश्चत्वारः पुरुषर्षभाः |
स्वशरीराद्विनिर्वृत्ताश्चत्वार इव बाहवः || २-१-५

Dasaratha was bestowing his equal love to all his four sons who were best among men, as though they were his four hands emerging out of his own body.

5. tasya = his Dasaratha’s; iShTaaH = loving; chatvaaraH = four sons; puruSharShabhaaH = best among men; chatvaaraH baahavaH iva = like four hands; sarve eva tu = all of them; nirvR^ittaaH = emerging; svashariiraat = out of his own body.

Verse 6

तेषामपि महातेजा रामो रतिकरः पितुः |
स्वयम्भूरिव भूतानां बभूव गुणवत्तरः || २-१-६

Rama, like the Brahma among all the living beings, the most virtuous among those brothers and the mightiest was a great source of joy for his father.

6. raamaH = Rama; svayambhuuH iva = like the Brahma; bhuutaanaaM = among all the living beings; guNavattaraH = the most virtuous; teShaam api = among those also; mahaatejaaH = the mightiest; ratikaraH babhuuva = became a source of joy; pituH = for his father.

Verse 7

स हि देवैरुदीर्णस्य रावणस्य वधार्थिभिः |
अर्थितो मानुषे लोके जज्ञे विष्णुः सनातनः || २-१-७

That Rama – was He not the eternal Vishnu who was born on earth as prayed by celestials to kill the egoistic Ravana?

7. saH = That Rama; sanaatanaH = the eternal; viShNuH = Vishnu; ja~jne hi = indeed was born; maanuShe loke = in the world of human beings; arthitaH = as urged; devaiH = by gods; vadhaarthibhiH = by those who wished to kill; udiirNasya raavaNasya = of the egoistic Ravana.

Verse 8

कौसल्या शुशुभे तेन पुत्रेणामिततेजसा |
यथा वरेण देवानामदितिर्वज्रपाणिना || २-१-८

Like Adithi by Indra, best among the celestials, Kausalya shone by her son Rama, the mighty.

8. aditiH yathaa = like Adithi; vajrapaaNinaa = by thunderbolt or diamond-handed one; devaanaaM vareNa = by the best among celestials; kausalyaa = Kausalya; shushubhe = was shone; putreNa tena = by that son; amitatejasaa = by the mighty.

Verse 9

स हि रूपोपपन्नश्च वीर्यवाननसूयकः |
भूमावनुपमः सूनुर्गुणैर्दशरथोपमः || २-१-९

Rama was beautiful in form, a hero of valor and without envy. By virtues, he was like Dasaratha. In this way, he was an incomparable son on earth.

9. saH = Rama; ruupopapannaH cha = also having beautiful form; viiryavaan = valorous one; anasuuyakaH = the one without envy; guNaiH = by virtues; dasharathopamaH = like Dasaratha; anupamaH = an incomparable one; suunuH hi = son indeed; bhuumau = on earth.

Verse 10

स च नित्यं प्रशान्तात्मा मृदुपूर्वं तु भाषते |
उच्यमानोऽपि परुषं नोत्तरं प्रतिपद्यते || २-१-१०

That Rama was always peaceful in mind and spoke softly. He did not react even to the hard words spoken by others.

10. saH = that Rama; nityam = always; prashaantaatmaa = with a peaceful minded one; bhaaShate = talked; mR^idupuurvakaM tu = softly indeed; uttaram na prapadyate = did not respond; paruShaM api = even hard words; uchyamaanaH api = also spoken by others.

Verse 11

कथञ्चिदुपकारेण कृतेनैकेन तुष्यति |
न स्मरत्यपकाराणां शतमप्यात्मवत्तया || २-१-११

That Rama, because of his good bent of mind, feels glad even by whatever way a good thing is done to him. He does not remember any number of bad things done to him.

11. saH = That Rama; aatmavattayaa = because of his good bent of mind; tuShyati = feels glad; katha~nchit = however; ekena = by one; upakaareNa = by good thing; kR^itena = done; na smarati = does not remember; shatam api = even a hundred; apakaaraaNaam = of bad things.

Verse 12

शीलवृद्धैर्ज्ञानवृद्धैर्वयोवृद्धैश्च सज्जनैः |
कथयन्नास्त वै नित्यमस्त्रयोग्यान्तरेष्वपि || २-१-१२

Whenever he finds some time even while practising archery, Rama used to converse with elderly people, elder by way of conduct or wisdom or age or with good- natured people.

12. astrayogaantareShu api = Even during intervals while practising archery; nityam = always; kathayan aaste = used to converse; shiilavR^iddhaiH = with elders by conduct; j~naanavR^iddhaiH = with elders by wisdom; vayovR^iddhaiH = with elders by age; sajjanaiH = with good people.

Verse 13

बुद्धिमान्मधुराभाषी पूर्वभाषी प्रियंवदः |
वीर्यवान्न च वीर्येण महता स्वेन विस्मितः || २-१-१३

Rama was a wise man. He used to speak sweetly. He was the first man to initiate a talk. His speech was compassionate. He was valorous. But he was not arrogant of his mighty valor.

13. buddhimaan = wise man; madhuraabhaaShii = sweet conversationalist; puurvabhaaShii = one who initiated a talk; priyaMvadaH = whose speech was compassionate; viiryavaan = person with valor; na cha vismitaH = not even arrogant; svena = by his own; mahataa = by great; viiryeNa = by valor.

Verse 14

न चानृतकथो विद्वान् वृद्धानां प्रतिपूजकः |
अनुरक्तः प्रजाभिश्च प्रजाश्चाप्यनुरज्यते || २-१-१४

He did not speak untruth. He was all knowing. He used to be receptive and worshipful to the elders. People used to love him and he used to love the people.

14. na cha = not; anR^itakathaH = the one speaking untruth; vidvaan = all knowing person; pratipuujakaH = receptive and worshipful one; vR^iddhaanaam = of elders; anuraktaH = the one being loved; prajaabhiH = by people; anurajyate = to love; prajaaH cha api = also the people.

Verse 15

सानुक्रोशो जितक्रोधो ब्राह्मणप्रतिपूजकः |
दीनानुकम्पी धर्मज्ञो नित्यं प्रग्रहवाञ्शुचिः || २-१-१५

He had compassion. He conquered anger. He used to be receptive and worshipful to the wise. He had mercy towards the meek. He knew what was to be done. He had always self-control. He was clean (in conduct).

15. saanukroshaH = compassionate one; jitakrodhaH = one with conquered anger; braahmaNapratipuujakaH = one who is receptive and worshipful to the wise; diinaanukampii = one having mercy towards the meek; dharmaj~naH = one who knew what was to be done; nityam pragrahavaan = one who had always self control; shuchiH = one who was clean (in conduct).

Verse 16

कुलोचितमतिः क्षात्रं धर्मं स्वं बहुमन्यते |
मन्यते परया कीर्त्या महत्स्वर्गफलं ततः || २-१-१६

That Rama, having an attitude suitable for his social rank, giving due respect to righteousness of warrior-class, believed that by following the righteousness he would attain great fame and through it the fruit of heaven.

16. svaM kulochitamatiH = the one whose attitude suitable for his social rank; bahumanyate = gives due respect; kShaatraM dharmam = to righteousness of warrior-class; manyate = thought; tataH = from that; parayaa kiirtyaa = by great fame; mahat = great; swargaphalam = fruit of heaven.

Verse 17

नाश्रेयसि रतो विद्वान्न विरुद्धकथारुचिः |
उत्तरोत्तरयुक्तीनां वक्ता वाचस्पतिर्यथा || २-१-१७

Rama was not interested in actions, which were not beneficial. He was a scholar. He had no taste in tales opposing righteousness. Like vachaspathi, his eloquent speech contained a series of strategies for action.

17. na rataH = one who is not interested; ashreyasi = in actions not beneficial; vidvaan = scholar; na viruddhakathaaruchiH = one who has no taste in tales opposing righteousness; vaachaspatiH yathaa = like the lord of speech; uttarottarayuktau = in showing series of strategies; vaktaa = a fluent speaker.

Verse 18

अरोगस्तरुणो वाग्मी वपुष्मान्देशकालवित् |
लोके पुरुषसारज्ञस्साधुरेको विनिर्मितः || २-१-१८

Rama was a young man without any disease. He was a good speaker. He had a good body. He knew both time and place. He could grasp the essence of men. He was the one gentleman born on earth.

18. arogaH = one without disease; taruNaH = young man; vaagmii = speaker; vapuShmaan = person with a good body; deshakaalavit = one who knew time and place; puruShasaaraj~naH = one who could grasp the essence of men; ekaH = the one; saadhuH = gentleman; vinirmitaH = created; loke = in world.

Verse 19

स तु श्रेष्ठैर्गुणैर्युक्तः प्रजानां पार्थिवात्मजः |
बहिश्चर इव प्राणो बभूव गुणतः प्रियः || २-१-१९

People loved the virtuous prince Rama and treated him as their spirit moving outside.

19. prajaanaam = to people; priyaH = loved one; saH = he; paarthivaatmajaH = son of a king; shreShThaiH = with good; guNaiH = with virtues; yuktaH = contained; babhuuva = existed; praaNaH iva = like spirit; bahishcharaH = moving outside; guNataH = from virtues.

Verse 20

सम्यग्विद्याव्रतस्नातो यथावत्साङ्गवेदवित् |
इष्वस्त्रे च पितुः श्रेष्ठो बभूव भरताग्रजः || २-१-२०

After completing his education properly, Rama, after knowing the veda along with vedanga-s as prescribed, became better than his father in the use of bow and arrows.

20. vidyaavratasnaataH = the one after bathing in the discipline of education; samyak = properly; saaN^gavedavit = the one who knows veda along with vedanga-s; yathaavat = as prescribed; bharataagrajaH = elder brother of Bharatha (Rama); babhuuva = became; shreShThaH = better one; pituH = of father; iShvastre = in archery.

Verse 21

कल्याणाभिजनः साधुरदीनः सत्यवागृजुः |
वृद्धैरभिविनीतश्च द्विजैर्धर्मार्थदर्शिभिः || २-१-२१

Rama, having born in a good clan, was gentle minded. He was not feeble. He spoke truth. He was straightforward. He was properly trained by elderly brahmana-s those who knew righteousness.

21. kalyaaNaabhijanaH = one who born in a good clan; saadhuH = gentleman; adiinaH = not a feeble man; satyavaak = speaker of truth; R^ijuH = straightforward man; abhiviniitaH cha = also properly trained one; vR^iddhaiH = by elders; dvijaiH = by those who have two births(brahmana-s); dharmaarthadarshibhiH = by those who realized righteousness.

Verse 22

धर्मकामार्थतत्त्वज्ञः स्मृतिमान्प्रतिभानवान् |
लौकिके समयाचारे कृतकल्पो विशारदः || २-१-२२

Rama knew the real form of desire, wealth and righteousness. He had a good memory power. He had a spontaneous wisdom. He had skills in arranging customs useful to society prevalent at that time.

22. dharmakaamaarthatattvajnaH = one who knew the real form of desire; wealth and righteousness; smR^itimaan = one who had a good power of memory; pratibhaanavaan = one who had a spontaneous wisdom to respond; vishaaradaH = one who had skill; kR^itakalpaH = one who had created arrangement; samayaachaare = in customs useful at that time; laukike = in the society.

Verse 23

निभृतः संवृताकारो गुप्तमन्त्रः सहायवान् |
अमोघक्रोधहर्षश्च त्यागसंयमकालवित् || २-१-२३

Rama was humble. He did not let his feelings appear outwardly. He kept his thoughts to himself. He helped others. His anger and pleasure were not wasteful. He knew when to give and when not to give.

23. nibhR^itaH = Humble man; saMvR^itaakaaraH = one who had an enclosed form; guptamantraH = one who kept thoughts to himself; sahaayavaan = one who helpes others; amoghakrodhaharShaH cha = also the one whose anger and pleasure not wasteful; tyaagasaMyamakaalavit = the one who knew the timing of giving and non-giving.

Verse 24

दृढभक्तिः स्थिरप्रज्ञो नासद्ग्राही न दुर्वचाः |
निस्तन्द्रिरप्रमत्तश्च स्वदोषपरदोषवित् || २-१-२४

Rama had a firm devotion and steadfast mind. He was not stubborn nor did he speak evil words. He was free from idleness and was ever alert. He recognized his own errors and those of others.

24.dR^iDhabhaktiH = one who had a firm devotion; sthirapraj~naH = steadfast minded one; asadgraahii = one who was not stubborn; na durvachaaH = one who does not speaks evil words; nistandriH cha = also the one who had no idleness; apramattaH = alert one; svadoShaparadoShavit = one who recognized his own errors and those of others.

Verse 25

शास्त्रज्ञश्च कृतज्ञश्च पुरुषान्तरकोविदः |
यः प्रग्रहानुग्रहयोर्यथान्यायं विचक्षणः || २-१-२५

Rama knew the theory and practice of sciences. He understood the differences among men. He could judiciously discriminate whom to protect and whom to punish.

25. shaastraj~naH cha = one who knew sciences; kR^itaj~naH cha = also the one who knew their practice; puruShaantarakovidaH = one who understood differences among men; yathaanyaayam = as per justice; vichakShaNaH = discriminator; pragrahaanugrahayoH = of punishment and protection.

Verse 26

सत्संग्रहप्रग्रहणे स्थानविन्निग्रहस्य च |
आयकर्मण्युपायज्ञः संदृष्टव्ययकर्मवित् || २-१-२६

He identified good men and protected them. He knew the people worthy of reprimand. He knew the ways and means of getting income as well as the system of spending, as perceived by economic sciences.

26. satsaMgrahapragrahaNe = in identifying the good and protecting them; sthaanavit = one who knew the people; nigrahasya cha = also to be reprimanded; upaayaj~naH = one who knew the ways and means; aayakarmaNi = in getting income; sandR^iShTavyayakarmavit = one who knew the system of spending as mentioned in shaastra.

Verse 27

श्रैष्ठ्यं शास्त्रसमूहेषु प्राप्तो व्यामिश्रकेषु च |
अर्थधर्मौ च संगृह्य सुखतन्त्रो न चालसः || २-१-२७

Rama could obtain great skill in the groups of sciences along with their subsidiaries. He was interested in enjoying comforts only after understanding the economy and virtues. He never remained inactive.

27. praaptaH = one who obtained; shraiShThyam = great skill; shaastrasamuuheShu = in groups of sciences; vyaamishrakeShu cha = and in their subsidiaries; sukhatantraH = one who is Interested in enjoying comforts; saMgR^ihya = after collecting; arthadharmau cha = both economy and virtue; na cha alasaH = and never remained inactive.

Verse 28

वैहारिकाणां शिल्पानां विज्ञातार्थविभागवित् |
आरोहे विनये चैव युक्तो वारणवाजिनाम् || २-१-२८

Rama was acquainted with the fine arts useful for entertainment. He knew how to distribute the wealth. He was efficient in riding and also taming of elephants and horses.

28. vij~naataarthavibhaagavit = one who is acquainted with how to distribute wealth; shilpaanaam = of fine arts; vaihaarikaaNaam = useful in entertainment; yuktaH = efficient one; aarohe = in riding; vinaye cha eva = and also in taming; vaaraNavaajinaam = of elephants and horses.

Verse 29

धनुर्वेदविदां श्रेष्ठो लोकेऽतिरथसम्मतः |
अभियाता प्रहर्ता च सेनानयविशारदः || २-१-२९

Rama was the best of persons knowing the science of archery in the world; and was well appreciated by the champions of archery. He attained skills in marshalling the army. He faced and killed the enemies in battle.

29. shreShThaH = best one; dhanurvedavidaam = among those knowing the science of archery; atirathasammataH = one who is appreciated by the champions of archery; senaanayavishaaradaH = one who attained skills in moving the army properly; abhiyaataa = one who is facing the enemies; prahartaa cha = and the one who used to kill them.

Verse 30

अप्रधृष्यश्च संग्रामे क्रुद्धैरपि सुरासुरैः |
अनसूयो जितक्रोधो न दृप्तो न च मत्सरी |
न चावमन्ता भूतानां न च कालवशानुगः || २-१-३०

Even enraged celestials and demons could not defeat Rama in battle. He had no jealousy. He conquered anger. He had no arrogance and envy. He had not even humiliated any living being. He had not surrendered to time.

30. kruddhaiH = by enraged; suraasuraiH api = even by suras and asuras; apradhR^iShyaH = one who could not be defeated; saMgraame = in battle; anasuuyaH = one who had no jealousy; jitakrodhaH = one who conquered anger; na dR^iptaH = one who had no arrogance; na matsarii cha = also the one who had no envy; na cha avamantaa = not even humiliated one; bhuutaanaam = of living beings; na kaalavashaanugaH cha = and the one who had not surrendered to time.

Verse 31

एवं श्रेष्ठगुणैर्युक्तः प्रजानां पार्थिवात्मजः |
सम्मतस्त्रिषु लोकेषु वसुधायाः क्षमागुणैः || २-१-३१
बुद्ध्या बृहस्पतेस्तुल्यो वीर्येणापि शचीपतेः |

That Prince Rama, with these good virtues, was fair to the people. He was agreeable to the three worlds. By patience and the related virtues, he was equal to earth, by wisdom to Brihaspathi and by valor to Devendra.

31. paarthivaatmajaH = the son of king; evam shreShThaguNaiH = with these good virtues; yuktaH = fair; prajaanaam = to the people; saMmataH = agreeable one; triShu lokeShu = among the three worlds; kShamaaguNaiH = by virtue of forgiveness; vasudhaayaaH = of the earth; buddhyaa = By wisdom; bR^ihaspateH = of brihaspathi; viiryeNa api = and by valour; shachiipateH = of husband of Shachi (devendra); tulyaH = equal one.

Verse 32

तथा सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसञ्जननैः पितुः || २-१-३२
गुणैर्विरुरुचे रामो दीप्तः सूर्य इवांशुभिः |

Rama, by his virtues, was a source of happiness to all the people and a spring of joy to his father. As the sun shines with his rays, Rama was shining, thus, with his virtues.

32. tathaa raamaH = like that, Rama; guNaiH = by virtues; sarvaprajaakaantaiH = by those which are enlightening to all the people; priitisamjananaiH = by the source of liking; pituH = of father; viruruche = was shining; suuryaH iva = like the sun; diiptaH = shining; aMshubhiH = by the rays.

Verse 33

तमेवं व्रत्तसंपन्नमप्रधृष्यपराक्रमम् || २-१-३३
लोकपालोपमं नाथमकामयत मेदिनी |

The earth wished Rama to be her Lord as he was adorned with self -control and norms of behavior bearing undefeatable valor equal to that of universal lords like Indra.

33. medinii = the Earth; akaamayata = wished; tam = to Rama; naatham = to the lord; evaM vratthasaMpannam = as the one who adorned with disciplined life; apradhR^iShyaparaakramam = one having undefeatable valor; lokapaalopamam = one who is equal to the universal lords.

Verse 34

एतैस्तु बहुभिर्युक्तं गुणैरनुपमैः सुतम् || २-१-३४
दृष्ट्वा दशरथो राजा चक्रे चिन्तां परन्तपः |

Dasaratha, who annihilates enemies, started thinking as follows after observing his son with his many incomparable virtues.

34. raajaa = King dasharatha; paraMtapaH = who annihilates enemies; chakre = constructed; chintaaM = thoughts; dR^iShTvaa = after observing; sutam = the son; bahubhiH = by many; anupamaiH = by incomparable; etaiH = by these; guNaiH = by virtues.

Verse 35

अथ राज्ञो बभूवैवं वृद्धस्य चिरजीविनः || २-१-३५
प्रीतिरेषा कथं रामो राजा स्यान्मयि जीवति |

The long living and aged Dasaratha thought: “Will Rama become king while I am still alive? Shall I enjoy that happiness?”

35. atha = thereafter; chiranjiivinaH = of long living one; vR^iddhasya = of aged one; raaj~naH = of the king; evam babhuuva = thus became; katham syaat = how will it be; raamaH = Rama; raajaa = king; mayi jiivati = while I am alive; eShaa priitiH = this happiness.

Verse 36

एषा ह्यस्य परा प्रीतिर्हृदि सम्परिवर्तते || २-१-३६
कदा नाम सुतं द्रक्ष्याम्यभिषिक्तमहं प्रियम् |

A great loving thought was ringing in his mind that when he would be able to see his beloved son Rama crowned as a king.

36. eShaa paraa = this great; priithiH = love; saMparivartate hi = indeed was ringing; hR^idi = in heart; kadaa naama = when probably; drakShyaami = shall see; priyam sutam = beloved son Rama; abhiShiktam = crowned.

Verse 37

वृद्धिकामो हि लोकस्य सर्वभूतानुकम्पनः || २-१-३७
मत्तः प्रियतरो लोके पर्जन्य इव वृष्टिमान् |

“Is not Rama, as a raining cloud to the earth, better liked by people than me, as he desires the development of the world and has compassion towards all living beings.”

37. loke = In the world; mattaH = than me; priyataraH hi = better liked indeed; vR^iShTimaan = one who possesses rain; parjanyaH iva = like cloud; vR^iddhikaamaH = one who desires development; lokasya = of the world; sarvabhuutaanukampanaH = one who has compassion towards all living creatures.

Verse 38

यमशक्रसमो वीर्ये बृहस्पतिसमो मतौ || २-१-३८
महीधरसमो धृत्यां मत्तश्च गुणवत्तरः |

“Rama is equal to Yama and Devendra in valor, to Brihaspati in wisdom and to a mountain in courage. He is more virtuous also than me.”

38. viirye = In valour; yamashakrasamaH = equal to Yama and Indra; matau = in wisdom; bR^ihaspatisamaH = equal to Bruhaspati; dhR^ityaam = in courage; mahiidharasamaH = equal to mountain; guNavattaraH = one with better virtues; mattaH cha = also than me.

Verse 39

महीमहमिमां कृत्स्नामधितिष्ठन्तमात्मजम् || २-१-३९
अनेन वयसा दृष्ट्वा यथा स्वर्गमवाप्नुयाम् |

“Shall I attain heaven, after seeing in this age, my son ruling the entire earth?”

39. yathaa = How; aham = I; avaapnuyaam = attain; svargam = heaven; dR^iShTvaa = after seeing; anena vayasaa = by this age; aatmajam = to son; adhitiShThantam = to the ruling one; kR^itsnaam = the entire; imaam mahiim = this Earth.

Verse 40 & 41

इत्येतैर्विविधैस्तैस्तैरन्यपार्थिवदुर्लभैः || २-१-४०
शिष्टैरपरिमेयैश्च लोके लोकोत्तरैर्गुणैः |
तं समीक्ष्य महाराजो युक्तं समुदितैः शुभैः || २-१-४१
निश्चित्य सचिवैः सार्धं युवराजममन्यत |

Rama had many other virtues beyond hitherto stated virtues not to be seen in other kings. His virtues cannot be counted and they are the best in the world. Seeing that type of virtuous Rama, Dasaratha along with his ministers, decided to make Rama the prince.

40;41. iti = this way; vividhaiH = by various; anyapaarthivadurlabhaiH = by not at all seen in other kings; taiH taiH = by those those; ethaiH = by these; loke = in the world; aparimeyaiH = by un-measurable ; lokottaraiH = by best in the world; samuditaiH =by gathered at one place; shubhaiH = by auspicious; yuktaM = containing; shiShTaiH = by the remaining; guNaiH = by virtues; samiikShya = after thoroughly seeing; tam = that Rama; mahaaraajaH = king; sachivaiH saardhaM = along with ministers; nishchitya = after deciding; yuvaraajam = as prince; amanyata = agreed.

Verse 40 & 41

इत्येतैर्विविधैस्तैस्तैरन्यपार्थिवदुर्लभैः || २-१-४०
शिष्टैरपरिमेयैश्च लोके लोकोत्तरैर्गुणैः |
तं समीक्ष्य महाराजो युक्तं समुदितैः शुभैः || २-१-४१
निश्चित्य सचिवैः सार्धं युवराजममन्यत |

Rama had many other virtues beyond hitherto stated virtues not to be seen in other kings. His virtues cannot be counted and they are the best in the world. Seeing that type of virtuous Rama, Dasaratha along with his ministers, decided to make Rama the prince.

40;41. iti = this way; vividhaiH = by various; anyapaarthivadurlabhaiH = by not at all seen in other kings; taiH taiH = by those those; ethaiH = by these; loke = in the world; aparimeyaiH = by un-measurable ; lokottaraiH = by best in the world; samuditaiH =by gathered at one place; shubhaiH = by auspicious; yuktaM = containing; shiShTaiH = by the remaining; guNaiH = by virtues; samiikShya = after thoroughly seeing; tam = that Rama; mahaaraajaH = king; sachivaiH saardhaM = along with ministers; nishchitya = after deciding; yuvaraajam = as prince; amanyata = agreed.

Verse 42

दिव्यन्तरिक्षे भूमौ च घोरमुत्पातजं भयम् || २-१-४२
संचचक्षेऽथ मेधावी शरीरे चात्मनो जराम् |

The wise Dasaratha observed that there was sign of a great alarm being forecast because of bad omens found in earth heaven and the sky. He also told the ministers that his body was getting aged.

42. atha = thereafter; medhaavii = the wise one; sa~nchachakShe = observed; ghoram = great; bhayam = fear; divi = in heaven; antarikShe = in space; bhuumau cha = also in earth; utpaatajam = born from bad omens; aatmanaH = of self; shariire = in body; jaraam cha = also getting aged.

Verse 43

पूर्णचन्द्राननस्याथ शोकापनुदमात्मनः || २-१-४३
लोके रामस्य बुबुधे सम्प्रियत्वं महात्मनः |

He recognized that if Rama were crowned as king, he would not have worries as Rama had beautiful face as a full moon; was a great wise man; and was liked by the people.

43. bubudhe = (He) recognised; raamasya = of Rama; puurNachandraananasya = of the one who has a face like a full moon; mahaatmanaH = of great wise man; loke saMpriyatvaM = liked in the world; atha = and; aatmanaH shokaapanudam = to the one who removes worry of self.

Verse 44

आत्मनश्च प्रजानां च श्रेयसे च प्रियेण च || २-१-४४
प्राप्तकालेन धर्मात्मा भक्त्या त्वरितवान् नृपः |

The righteous Dasaratha was hurried with concern in the coronation of Rama as it is for his own benefit and for the benefit of people. Because it is as per his liking and also as the appropriate time has come.

44. dharmaatmaa = the righteous one; nR^ipaH = King; priyeNa cha = also by loved one; tvaritavaan = one who was hurried; bhaktyaa = with interest; shreyase cha = also beneficial to; aatmanaH cha = and of own self; prajaanaam cha = even of people; praaptakaalena = by the time which has come.

Verse 45

नानानगरवास्तव्यान् पृथग्जानपदानपि || २-१-४५
समानिनाय मेदिन्याः प्रधानान्पृथिवीपतीन् |

Dasaratha called for other kings and officers staying in various cities and villages in his kingdom separately.

45.naanaanagaravaastavyaan = to those residing in various cities; jaanapadaan api = to those residing in villages also; pradhaanaan = to principal officers; medinyaaH = of lands; pR^ithiviipatiin = to he lords of earth; pR^ithak = separately; samaaninaaya = called for.

Verse 46

न तु केकयराजानं जनकं वा नराधिपः || २-१-४६
त्वरया चानयामास पश्चात्तौ श्रोष्यतः प्रियम् |

The hurried Dasaratha did not call for the king Kekaya, the maternal uncle of Bharatha or the King Janaka as he thought they both could hear the good news even afterwards.

46. tvarayaa = By hurry; naraadhipaH = the king; na tu aanayaamaasa = did not called; kekayaraajaanaM = to the king of kekaya; janakaM vaa = or Janaka; tau = both of them; shroShyataH = could hear; priyam = the good; pashchaat = afterwards.

Verse 47

तान्वेश्मनानाभरणैर्यथार्हं प्रतिपूजितान् || २-१-४७
ददर्शालंकृतो राजा प्रजापतिरिव प्रजाः |

The king Dasaratha presented them suitably with houses and jewelry. Duly adorned himself, he looked after them in the manner Lord Brahma looks after his children.

47. raajaa = The king; prathipuujitaan = to those who were presented; taan = to them; veshmanaanaabharaNaiH = with houses and various jewelry; yathaarhaM = suitably; alaMkR^itaH = one who is adorned; dadarsha = looked ; prajaapatiH = lord Brahma; prajaaH iva = as children.

Verse 48

अथोपविष्टे नृपतौ तस्मिन्परबलार्दने || २-१-४८
ततः प्रविविशुः शेषा राजानो लोकसम्मताः |

All the invited kings, duly liked by their people, entered the assembly after the king Dasaratha , who annihilates the opponent’s army, occupied his seat.

48. atha = There afterwards; sheShaaH = the remaining; raajaanaH = kings; lokasammataaH = those who loved by the people; pravivishuH = entered; tataH = after; nR^ipatau = the king; parabalaardane = in annihilating the opponent’s army; upaviShTe = when sitting.

Verse 50

स लब्धमानैर्विनयान्वितैर्नृपैः |
पुरालयैर्जानपदैश्च मानवैः |
उपोपविष्टैर्नृपतिर्वृतो बभौ |
सहस्रचक्षुर्भगवानिवामरैः || २-१-५०

Surrounded by the respected and humble kings sitting closely to him as well as the important heads of cities and villages, king Dasaratha shone like lord Devendra surrounded by celestials.

50. vR^itaH = surrounded one; labdhamaanaiH = by those who were respected; vinayaanvitaiH = by those who were humble; upopaviShTaiH = by those who were closely sat; nR^ipaiH = by kings; maanavaiH = by citizens; puraalayaiH = by cities; jaanapadaiH = by villagers; saH = he; babhau = shone; bhagavaan sahasrachakShuH iva = like thousand eyed lord; amaraiH = by celestials.

Verse 49

अथ राजवितीर्णेषु विविधेष्वासनेषु च || २-१-४९
राजानमेवाभिमुखा निषेदुर्नियता नृपाः |

The kings thus entered, occupied their various seats allotted to them by the king, by facing toward the king as per the prescribed rules.

49. atha = There afterwards; nR^ipaaH = kings; niSheduH = sat; vividheShu = in various; aasaneShu cha = in seats also; raajavitiirNeShu = among allotted by king; abhimukhaaH = facing towards; raajaanam eva = to the king only; niyataH = as per rules.