Shloka 5
दूतप्रेषणम् — Dispatch of Messengers to Kekaya
Bharata’s Recall
एहि सिद्धार्थ विजय जयन्ताशोक नन्दन।श्रूयतामिति कर्तव्यं सर्वानेव ब्रवीमि वः।।2.68.5।।
ehi siddhārtha vijaya jayanta aśoka nandana | śrūyatām iti kartavyaṃ sarvān eva bravīmi vaḥ || 2.68.5 ||
„Kommt her: Siddhārtha, Vijaya, Jayanta, Aśoka, Nandana. Hört: Ich werde euch allen sagen, was zu tun ist.“
Calling Siddhartha, Vijaya, Jayanta, Asoka and Nandana, Vasistha said, All of you listen to what is required to be done (by you)!.
FAQs
Dharma is articulated as kartavya—clearly assigned duty. Proper action begins with clear instruction and attentive listening.
Vasiṣṭha summons specific men and prepares to dispatch them with an official mission to Bharata.
Discipline and readiness to serve—messengers are expected to listen carefully and execute orders faithfully.