Shloka 2.100.8

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

Devanagari script

कच्चिद्धशरथो राजा कुशली सत्यसंङ्गरः।राजसूयाश्वमेधानामाहर्ता धर्मनिश्चयः।।।।

Transliteration

kaccid daśaratho rājā kuśalī satyasaṅgaraḥ | rājasūyāśvamedhānām āhartā dharmaniścayaḥ ||

Translation

I trust King Daśaratha is well—true to his pledge, a performer of the Rājasūya and Aśvamedha rites, and firm in his resolve for dharma.

Context

I trust king Dasaratha, who is true to his promise, a performer of Rajasuya and Ashwamedha sacrifices and a firm adherent of righteousness is in good health.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rājasūya
• Aśvamedha
• Dharma
• Satya

FAQs

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

A king’s legitimacy rests on satya (keeping vows) and dharma (righteous resolve), supported by sacred duties and public responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma begins a series of inquiries to Bharata about the welfare and dharmic standing of elders and institutions in Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and steadfastness in duty as royal virtues.