Vaidehi Sahitam (Rama Pattabhisheka Dhyana) — Word-by-Word Meaning
वैदेहीसहितं (राम पट्टाभिषेक ध्यानम्)
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
वैदेहीसहितं
Vaidehi-Sahitam
Together with Vaidehi (Sita, the princess of Videha)
सुरद्रुमतले
Sura-Druma-Tale
At the foot of the celestial wish-tree (Kalpavriksha / Parijata)
हैमे महामण्डपे
Haime Maha-Mandape
In a great pavilion made of gold
मध्ये
Madhye
In the middle (of it)
पुष्पकम् आसने
Pushpakam-Asane
On the seat of the Pushpaka (the celestial vehicle / throne)
मणिमये
Mani-Maye
Studded with jewels, gem-encrusted
वीरासने संस्थितम्
Virasane Samsthitam
Seated firmly in the heroic posture (virasana)
अग्रे
Agre
In front (of Him)
वाचयति प्रभञ्जनसुते
Vachayati Prabhanjana-Sute
While the son of the Wind-god (Hanuman) recites / reads aloud
तत्त्वं मुनिभ्यः परं
Tattvam Munibhyah Param
The supreme truth (being expounded) to the sages
व्याख्यान्तं
Vyakhyantam
Expounding, explaining (the highest truth)
भरतादिभिः परिवृतं
Bharatadibhih Parivritam
Surrounded by Bharata and the others (His brothers and devotees)
रामं भजे श्यामलम्
Ramam Bhaje Shyamalam
I worship that dark-hued Sri Rama
Complete Translation
I worship that dark-hued Sri Rama who, seated together with Sita beneath the celestial wish-tree, within a great golden pavilion, upon the jewelled seat of the Pushpaka in the heroic posture, expounds the supreme truth to the assembled sages while Hanuman, the son of the Wind-god, recites before Him, and who is surrounded by Bharata and His other brothers and devotees.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Rama Pattabhisheka / dhyana shloka recited before Rama worship and Ramayana parayana
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical / Medieval
This dhyana verse celebrates the Pattabhisheka — the coronation court of Sri Rama after His return to Ayodhya. It is among the most beloved invocatory shlokas recited before reading the Ramayana, especially the Sundara Kanda. The depiction of Hanuman reciting before the enthroned Lord, surrounded by Bharata and the brothers, captures the ideal of Rama Rajya and is dear to devotees who meditate on the divine court of Sita-Rama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What scene does the 'Vaidehi Sahitam' verse describe?▼
It describes the Rama Pattabhisheka / Rama-darbar — the crowned Sri Rama seated with Sita in a golden pavilion beneath a celestial tree, expounding the supreme truth to sages, with Hanuman reciting before Him and Bharata and the brothers in attendance.
When is this dhyana shloka recited?▼
It is a classic invocatory verse recited at the start of Sri Rama worship and especially before Ramayana or Sundara Kanda parayana, to fix the mind on the glorious image of Sita-Rama enthroned.
Who is 'Prabhanjana-suta' in the verse?▼
'Prabhanjana-suta' means the son of the Wind-god — that is Hanuman, who is depicted seated in front of Sri Rama, reciting before Him in loving devotion.
Why is Rama shown teaching the sages?▼
The image of Rama expounding the supreme truth ('tattva') to the sages portrays Him not only as the ideal king but as the Lord and teacher of the highest wisdom, around whom the wise gather. It deepens the devotee's reverence.
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