As told by other Kings why supporting his coronation proposal.
गुणान् गुणवतो देव देवकल्पस्य धीमतः |
प्रियानानन्ददान् कृत्स्नान् प्रवक्ष्यामोऽद्यतान् शृणु || २-२-२७
प्रियानानन्ददान् कृत्स्नान् प्रवक्ष्यामोऽद्यतान् शृणु || २-२-२७
deva = Oh king; adya = now; vakshyaami = (we shall) tell; kR^itsnaan = various; guNaan = virtues; dhiimataH= of your wise son; shR^iNu = listen; devakalpasya = equal to celestials; guNavataH = virtuous; priyaan = liked by all;aanandadaan = give happiness.
"Oh king! We shall tell you now the various virtues of your wise son, listen to them. His qualities are equal to those of celestials. They are liked by all. They give happiness to all."
दिव्यैर्गुणैः शक्रसमो रामः सत्यपराक्रमः |
इक्ष्वाकुभ्योऽपि सर्वेभ्यो ह्यतिरिक्तो विशांपते || २-२-२८
इक्ष्वाकुभ्योऽपि सर्वेभ्यो ह्यतिरिक्तो विशांपते || २-२-२८
vishaaMpate = Oh lord of the people!; raamaH = Rama; shakra samaH = equal to Devendra; divyaiH = in heavenly; guNaiH = qualities; satya paraakramaH = having a true valor; atiriktaH = greater than; sarvebhyo api = all;ikshvaakubhyaH = kings of Ikshvaaku clan.
"Oh king! Rama is equal to Devendra in heavenly qualities. He has true valor. He is greater than all the kings born in Ikshvaaku clan."
रामः सत्पुरुषो लोके सत्यधर्मपरायणः |
साक्ष्हाद्रामाद्विनिर्वृत्तो धर्मश्चापि श्रिया सह || २-२-२९
साक्ष्हाद्रामाद्विनिर्वृत्तो धर्मश्चापि श्रिया सह || २-२-२९
raamaH = Rama; satpurushhaH = is good person; loke = in the world; satyadharmaparaayaNaH = interested in truth and righteousness; raamaat = By Rama alone; dharmaH cha api = Dharma; shriyaa saha = along with wealth;vinirvR^ittaH = arranged; saakshaat = without separation.
"Rama is the world renowned gentleman. He is keenly interested in truth and righteousness. Only Rama can make both righteousness and wealth combine without separation."
प्रजासुखत्वे चन्द्रस्य वसुधायाः क्ष्हमागुणैः |
बुध्या बृहस्पतेस्तुल्यो वीर्ये साक्षाच्छचीपतेः || २-२-३०
बुध्या बृहस्पतेस्तुल्यो वीर्ये साक्षाच्छचीपतेः || २-२-३०
tulyaH = equal to; chandrasya = moon; prajaasukhatve = in making people happy; vasudhaayaH = earth;kshamaaguNaiH = in the quality of forgiveness; bR^ihaspateH = Brihaspati; buddhyaa = by wisdom; saakshaat = actually; shachiipateH = to Devendra; viirye = in valour.
"He is equal to moon in making the people happy; equal to the earth in the quality of forgiveness; equal to Brihaspati in wisdom and verily to Devendra in valour."
धर्मजज्ञः सत्यसन्धश्च शीलवाननसूयकः |
क्षान्तः सान्त्वयिता श्लक्ष्ह्णः कृतज्ञो विजितेन्द्रियः || २-२-३१
क्षान्तः सान्त्वयिता श्लक्ष्ह्णः कृतज्ञो विजितेन्द्रियः || २-२-३१
dharmaGYaH = knows righteousness; satyasandhaH = is true to his word; shiilavaan = Has good character;anasuuyakaH = has no envy; kshaantaH = has patience; saantvayitaa = consoles those in troubles; shlakshaH = speaks good words; kR^itaGYaH = has gratitude; vijitendriyaH = has controlled the senses.
"Rama knows all righteousness. He is true to his word and has good character. He has no envy. He has patience. He consoles those who are in troubles. He speaks good words. He has gratitude. He keeps senses under control."
मृदुश्च स्थिरचित्तश्च सदा भव्योऽनसूयकः |
प्रियवादी च भूतानाम् सत्यवादी च राघवः || २-२-३२
बहुश्रुतानां वृद्धानां ब्राह्मणानामुपासिता |
तेना स्येहातुला कीर्तिर्यशस्तेजश्च वर्धते || २-२-३३
प्रियवादी च भूतानाम् सत्यवादी च राघवः || २-२-३२
बहुश्रुतानां वृद्धानां ब्राह्मणानामुपासिता |
तेना स्येहातुला कीर्तिर्यशस्तेजश्च वर्धते || २-२-३३
raaghavaH = Rama; mR^iduH cha = soft natured; sthira chittaH cha = stable minded; sadaa = always;bhaavyaH = auspicious man; anasuuyakaH = who has no envy; priyavaadii = speaks delightfully; bhutaanaam = to living beings; satyavaadii cha = speaks truthfully; upaasitaa = worshipper; vR^iddhaanaam braahmaNaanaam = to aged brahmanas; bahushrutaanaam = endued with knowledge of many sciences; tenaa = by that; asya = his; atulaa = incomparable; kiirtiH = name; yashaH = glory; tejascha = splendor; vardhate = growing; iha = in this world.
"Rama is soft natured; has stable mind, always an auspicious man, and has no envy. He speaks truthful and loving words to all living beings. He worships aged Brahmans endued with the knowledge of various sciences. By that, his name, glory and splendor are growing in this world."
देवासुरमनुष्याणां सर्वास्त्रेषु विशारदः |
सम्यग्विद्याव्रतस्नातो यथवत्साङ्गवेदवित् || २-२-३४
सम्यग्विद्याव्रतस्नातो यथवत्साङ्गवेदवित् || २-२-३४
vishaaradaH = efficient man; sarvaastreshhu = in various weapons; devaasuramanushhyaaNaaM = known to celestials; demons and men; vidyavrata snaanaH = took bath in the vow of studies; yathaavat = systematically;saaN^gavedavit = learnt branches of vedas.
"He is skilled in the use of various weapons known to celestials, demons and men. He has duly concluded his vow of studying the various sciences and has systematically learnt all the Vedas along with its branches. *"
* Branches of Vedas: - (six in number): 1.Siksha or phonetics 2.Vyakarana or Grammar 3. Chandas or Prosody 4. Nirukta or Etymology 5. Jyautisha or Astronomy 6. Kalpa or the branch of knowledge prescribing the ritual and giving rules for the ceremonial or sacrificial acts.
गान्धर्वे च भुवि श्रेष्ठो बभूव भरताग्रजः |
कल्याणाभिजनः साधुरदीनात्मा महामतिः || २-२-३५
कल्याणाभिजनः साधुरदीनात्मा महामतिः || २-२-३५
bharataagrajaH = Bharatha's elder brother; Rama; babhuuva = became; shreshhThaH = the best; gaandharve = in music; kalyaaNaabhijanaH = one who has the best relatives; saadhuH = gentlman; adiinaatma = one who is not weak in mind; mahaamatiH = one who has great wisdom.
"Rama is best in the world in the art of music. He has best relatives. He is gentle. He is not weak in mind. He has great wisdom."
द्विजैरभिविनीतश्च श्रेष्ठैर्धर्मार्थनैपुणैः |
यदा व्रजति संग्रामं ग्रामार्थे नगरस्य वा || २-२-३६
गत्वा सौमित्रिसहितो नाविजित्य निवर्तते |
यदा व्रजति संग्रामं ग्रामार्थे नगरस्य वा || २-२-३६
गत्वा सौमित्रिसहितो नाविजित्य निवर्तते |
abhiviniitaH = trained in all matters; shreshhThaiH dvijaiH = from the best of Brahmans; dharmaartha nipuNaiH = skilled in the art of righteousness and in the science of political economy; gramaarthe = for village;nagarasyavaa = or for town; yadaa = while; vrajati = moving; saMgraamam = for a battle; gatvaa = (Rama) goes;saumitri sahitaH = along with Lakshmana; na nivartate = does not return; avijitya = without victory.
"Rama was trained in all matters from the best of Brahmans skilled in the art of righteousness and in the science of political economy. If it is necessary to go to a battle to protect a village or a city, Rama goes with Lakshmana and returns home only after obtaining victory."
संग्रामात्पुनरागम्य कुङ्जरेण रथेन वा || २-२-३७
पौरान् स्वजनवन्नित्यम् कुशलं परिपृच्छति |
पुत्रेष्वग्निषु दारेषु प्रेष्यशिष्यगणेषु च || २-२-३८
निखिलेनानुपूर्व्याच्च पिता पुत्रानिवौरसान् |
पौरान् स्वजनवन्नित्यम् कुशलं परिपृच्छति |
पुत्रेष्वग्निषु दारेषु प्रेष्यशिष्यगणेषु च || २-२-३८
निखिलेनानुपूर्व्याच्च पिता पुत्रानिवौरसान् |
punaH aagatya = After returning; sangraamaat = from battle; kuN^jareNa = on elephant; rathena vaa = or chariot; paripR^ichchhati = inquires; kushalam = well being of; pauraan = citizens; svajanavat = like relatives; pitaa = father; aurasaan putraaniva = like to their hereditary sons; putreshhu = about sons; agnishhu = about the fire; daareshhu= about the wives; preshhya sishhyagaNeshhu cha = about the servants and the disciples; nityam = always; nikhilena = completely; anupuurvyaachcha = and as per due order.
"After returning from battle, Rama goes to citizens on an elephant or a chariot and inquires about their well being as though they were his own kinsmen, like a father does to his sons. He asks about their wives and children, about the sacred fires, about their servants and students, always completely as per the due order."
शुश्रूषन्ते च वः शिष्याः कचित्कर्मसु दंशिताः || २-२-३९
इति नः पुरुषव्याघ्रः सदा रामोऽभिभाषते |
इति नः पुरुषव्याघ्रः सदा रामोऽभिभाषते |
raamaH = Rama; purushavyaaghraH = the best among men; sadaa = always; abhibhaashhate = speaks; naH = to us; iti = thus; vaH = your; shishhyaaH = disciples; shushruushhante = serving; daMshitaaH = keenly; karmasu = in actions.
"Rama the best among men always asks us 'Are your disciples serving you by keenly performing their actions?' "
व्यसनेषु मनुष्याणां भृशं भवति दुःखितः || २-२-४०
उत्सवेषु च सर्वेषु पितेव परितुष्यति |
उत्सवेषु च सर्वेषु पितेव परितुष्यति |
bhR^isham duHkitaH bhavati = feels very sad; vyasaneshhu = in troubles; manushhyeshhu = of men;paritushhyati = feels delighted; sarveshhu = in all; utsaveshhu = celebrations; piteva = like father.
"Rama feels very sad towards afflictions of men; and feels delighted in all functions celebrated by people on the occasions of child birth and the like, just as their own father does."
सत्यवादी महेष्वासो वृद्धसेवी जितेन्द्रियः || २-२-४१
स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषी च धर्मं सर्वात्मना श्रितः |
स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषी च धर्मं सर्वात्मना श्रितः |
satyavaadii = speaker of only truth; maheshvaasaH = He who is having great bow; vR^iddhasevii = he who serves elders; jitendriyaH = he whose senses are defeated; smita puurvaabhibhaashhii cha = he who smiles before speaking; dharmaM shritaH = He who takes shelter of righteousness; sarvaatmanaa = in all ways.
"Rama speaks only truth. He is a great hero. He serves elders. He kept the senses under control. Rama, who talks smilingly, protects righteousness in all ways."
सम्यग्योक्ता श्रेयसां च न विगृह्य कथारुचिः || २-२-४२
उत्तरोत्तरयुक्तौ च वक्ता वाचस्पतिर्यथा |
उत्तरोत्तरयुक्तौ च वक्ता वाचस्पतिर्यथा |
yokta shreyasaam = procurer of benefits; samyak = in good manner; na kathaaruchiH = not interested in talks;vigR^ihya = by quarreling; vaktaa = orator; vaachaspatiryathaa = like Brihaspati; uttarottarayuktau cha = by replies and rejoinders.
"Rama duly procures beneficent deeds. He is not interested in wrangling talks. He is an orator like Brihaspati by his replies and rejoinders."
सुभ्रूरायतताम्राक्ष्हस्साक्ष्हाद्विष्णुरिव स्वयम् || २-२-४३
रामो लोकाभिरामोऽयं शौर्यवीर्यपराक्रमैः |
रामो लोकाभिरामोऽयं शौर्यवीर्यपराक्रमैः |
ayam = this; raamaH = Rama; lokaabhiraamaH = who enchants the world; subhruuH = with beautiful eyebrows; aayata taamraakshhaH = with broad and red eyes; svayam = himself; saakshhaat = absolutely; vishhnuH iva = like Vishnu; shaurya viirya paraakramaiH = in strength; heroism and valour.
"Rama, who enchants the world, has beautiful eyebrows. He has red and broad eyes. He is absolutely like the God Vishnu himself in strength, heroism and valour."
प्रजापालनतत्त्वज्ञो न रागोपहतेन्द्रियः || २-२-४४
शक्तस्त्रैलोक्यमप्येको भोक्तुं किं नु महीमिमाम् |
शक्तस्त्रैलोक्यमप्येको भोक्तुं किं नु महीमिमाम् |
prajaapaalana tattvaGYaH = knew the ins and outs of public administration; na raagopahatendriyaH = senses not hit by passion; shaktyaH = capable of; bhoktum = enjoying; trailokyamapi = even three worlds; ekaH = alone; kiM nu = why to speak of ; imaam = this; mahiim = earth.
"He knew the ins and outs of public administration. His senses are not afflicted by passion. He is capable of administering not only earth, but also the three worlds."
नाऽस्य क्रोधः प्रसादश्च निरर्थोऽस्ति कदाचन || २-२-४५
हन्त्येव नियमाद्वध्यानवध्ये च न कुप्यति |
हन्त्येव नियमाद्वध्यानवध्ये च न कुप्यति |
asya = his; krodhaH = anger; prasaadashcha = and mercy; kadaachana = at anytime; naasti = not; nirarthakaH= useless; hantyeva = kills certainly; vadhyaan = worthy of slaying; niyamaat = as per rules; na kupyati = not enraged at;avadhye = those not worthy of slaying.
"Rama's anger or mercy is not arbitrary at any time. He kills those who are to be slain as per rules. He is not angered at the innocent."
युनक्त्यर्थैः प्रहृष्टश्च तमसौ यत्र तुष्यति || २-२-४६
शान्तैः सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसंजननैर्नृणाम् |
गुणैर्विरुरुचे रामो दीप्तः सूर्य इवांशुभिः || २-२-४७
शान्तैः सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसंजननैर्नृणाम् |
गुणैर्विरुरुचे रामो दीप्तः सूर्य इवांशुभिः || २-२-४७
asau = this Rama; yunakti = bestows; arthaiH = wealth; tam = to those; yatra = with whom; tushhyati = he is satisfied; suuryaH iva = as the sun; diiptaH = shines; amshubhiH = by his rays; raamaH = Rama; viruruche = shone;guNaiH = by qualities; shaantaiH = which are peaceful; sarvaprajaakaantaiH = which are enchanting to the entire people;priitijananaiH = which create delight; nR^iNaam = to humans.
"He gladly bestows wealth to those with whom he is satisfied. As the sun shines by his rays, Rama shines by his qualities that are peaceful, which are enchanting and delightful to men."
तमेवंगुणसम्पन्नं रामं सत्यपराक्रमम् |
लोकपालोपमं नाथमकामयत मेदिनी || २-२-४८
लोकपालोपमं नाथमकामयत मेदिनी || २-२-४८
medinii = the earth; akaamayata = desires; raamaM = Rama; evam guNa sampannam = who is endowed with this wealth of virtues; satyaparaakramam = who has true valour; lokapaalopamaM = equal to presiding deities like Devendra; naatham = as the lord.
"All people desire Rama, who is endowed with this wealth of qualities, who has true valour, who is equal to presiding deities like Devendra, to be their lord."
वत्सः श्रेयसि जातस्ते दिष्ट्यासौ तव राघव |
दिष्ट्या पुत्रगुणैर्युक्तो मारीच इव काश्यपः || २-२-४९
दिष्ट्या पुत्रगुणैर्युक्तो मारीच इव काश्यपः || २-२-४९
raaghava = oh king Dasaratha; asau = this Rama; jaataH = is born; te = to you; vatsaH = as son; tava dishhTyaa = by your fortune; yuktaH putraguNaiH = having virtues befitting a son; kaashyapaH iva = like kaasyapa;maariichaH = the son of Mareechi.
"Oh king Dasaratha! Rama is born to you as a son, because of your good fortune, for the welfare of this world. He has all the virtues befitting of a son, like Kasyapa, the son of Marichi."
बलमारोग्यमायुश्च रामस्य विदितात्मनः |
देवासुरमनुष्येषु सगन्धर्वोरगेषु च || २-२-५०
आशंसते जनः सर्वो राष्ट्रे पुरवरे तथा |
आभ्यन्तरश्च बाह्यश्च पौरजानपदो जनः || २-२-५१
देवासुरमनुष्येषु सगन्धर्वोरगेषु च || २-२-५०
आशंसते जनः सर्वो राष्ट्रे पुरवरे तथा |
आभ्यन्तरश्च बाह्यश्च पौरजानपदो जनः || २-२-५१
sarvaH janaH = all the people; raashhTre = in the state; tathaa = and; puravare = those in the capital;abhyantaraH cha = those in nearby places; baahyashcha = and; paurajaanapadaH janaH = rural and urban people;aashaMsate = desire; raamasya = of Rama; viditaatmanaH = having reputed nature; devaasuramanushhyeshhu = in celestials; demons and men; sagandharvorageshhucha = including divine singers and serpents; balam = strength;aarogyam = health; aayushcha = and long life.
"All people in the state including those in the capital as well as those in the nearby and in the far off places, pray for long life, health and strength of Rama of reputed nature."
स्त्रियो वृद्धास्तरुण्यश्च सायं प्रातः समाहिताः |
सर्वान् देवान् नमस्यन्ति रामस्यार्थे यशस्विनः || २-२-५२
सर्वान् देवान् नमस्यन्ति रामस्यार्थे यशस्विनः || २-२-५२
vR^iddhaaH = aged; tarunyashcha = and youthful; striyaH = women; namasyanti = are praying; saayaM = evening; praataH = morning; sarvaan = all; devaan = celestials; samahitaaH = with stable mind; arthe = for the benefit ;yashasvina = renowned; raamasya = of Rama.
"Both young and aged women are praying with a stable mind each morning and evening to all celestials, for the benefit of renowned Rama."
तेषामायाचितं देव त्वत्प्रसादा त्समृद्ध्यताम् |
राममिन्दीवरश्यामं सर्वशत्रुनिबर्हणम् || २-२-५३
पश्यामो यौवराज्यस्थं तव राजोत्तमाऽअत्मजम् |
राममिन्दीवरश्यामं सर्वशत्रुनिबर्हणम् || २-२-५३
पश्यामो यौवराज्यस्थं तव राजोत्तमाऽअत्मजम् |
raajothama = oh best of the kings; deva = king Dasaratha; pashyaamaH = we shall see; raamaM = Rama;indiivarashyaamaM = who is having the complexion of black lotus; sarvashatrunibarhaNam = who annihilates all the enemies; tava = your; aatmajam = son; yauvaraajyastham = adorned with princely kingdom; aayaachitam = prayer;teshhaam = of those people; samR^iddhyaam = be fruitful; tvatprasaadaat = by your grace.
"Oh best of kings, Dasaratha ! We shall see Rama adorned with princely kingdom. Your son Rama has the complexion of a black lotus flower and annihilates all his enemies. Let the wish of the people be fulfilled by your grace."
तं देवदेवोपममात्मजं ते |
सर्वस्य लोकस्य हिते निविष्टम् |
हिताय नः क्ष्हिप्रमुदारजुष्टं |
मुदाभिषेक्तुम् वरद त्व मर्हसि || २-२-५४
सर्वस्य लोकस्य हिते निविष्टम् |
हिताय नः क्ष्हिप्रमुदारजुष्टं |
मुदाभिषेक्तुम् वरद त्व मर्हसि || २-२-५४
varada = Oh ; fulfiller of desires; Dasaratha!; naH hitaaya = for our benefit; tvam = you; arhasi = are fit;kshhipram = immediately; mudaa = gladly; abhishhiktum = to inaugurate; tam = that; te aatmajaM = your son Rama;devadevopamaM = equal to the god of gods; Vishnu; nivishhTam = who is interested; hite = in the benefit of; sarvasya = the entire; lokasya = world; udaarajushhTaM = who is possessing the best of virtues.
"Oh fulfiller of people's desires, Dasaratha! For our benefit, you gladly and immediately inaugurate your son Rama, who is equal to Vishnu, who is interested in the welfare of the entire world and who is possessing the best of virtues."
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