Shloka 2.100.24

शततमः सर्गः — Rāma Questions Bharata on Rājadharma (Governance, Counsel, and Public Welfare)

Devanagari script

एकोऽप्यमात्यो मेधावी शूरो दक्षो विचक्षणः।राजानं राजपुत्रं वा प्रापयेन्महतीं श्रियम्।।।।

Transliteration

eko 'py amātyo medhāvī śūro dakṣo vicakṣaṇaḥ | rājānaṃ rāja-putraṃ vā prāpayen mahatīṃ śriyam ||

Translation

Even a single minister—intelligent, brave, competent, and clear-sighted—can bring a king, or even a prince, to great prosperity.

Context

A single clear-sighted minister who is prudent, brave and skilful can bring about greatprosperity to a king or a prince.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• amātya (minister)
• rājā (king)
• rājaputra (prince)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma highlights responsible delegation: a ruler’s success depends on empowering virtuous, capable counselors who uphold truth and protect the people’s welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues advising Bharata on governance, emphasizing the transformative impact of one excellent minister.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Value of merit (guṇa) and competence in public service—choosing advisors for character and skill.