Shloka 2.100.53

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

Devanagari script

कच्चित्सर्वाणि दुर्गाणि धनधान्यायुधोदकैः।यन्त्रैश्च परिपूर्णानि तथा शिल्पिधनुर्धरैः।।।।

Transliteration

kaccit sarvāṇi durgāṇi dhanadhānyāyudhodakaiḥ |

yantraiś ca paripūrṇāni tathā śilpidhanurdharaiḥ || 2.100.53 ||

Translation

Are all the forts fully supplied with wealth, grain, weapons, and water, along with defensive engines, and with craftsmen and archers as well?

Context

Hope all the forts are adequately provided with wealth, foodgrains, weapons and water, with machines of war and craftsmen and archers.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• forts (durgāṇi)
• craftsmen (śilpinaḥ)
• archers (dhanurdharāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma for a ruler includes preparedness to protect the realm: maintaining forts, supplies, and skilled defenders so that peace and justice can be preserved.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma checks the kingdom’s defensive readiness, treating security infrastructure as part of righteous governance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and vigilance: ensuring resources and skilled personnel are in place to prevent harm to the populace.