Shloka 2.102.37

पितृमरणश्रवणं जलक्रिया च (Hearing of Daśaratha’s death and the libation rites at Mandākinī)

Devanagari script

हयैरन्ये गजैरन्ये रथैरन्ये स्वलङ्कृतैः।सुकुमारा स्तथैवान्ये पद्भिरेव नरा ययुः।।।।

Transliteration

hayair anyē gajair anyē rathair anyē svalaṅkṛtaiḥ |

sukumārās tathaivānyē padbhir ēva narā yayuḥ ||

Translation

Some went on horses, some on elephants, some on richly adorned chariots; and others—delicate and young—went on foot.

Context

Some rode horses, some, elephants, while others mounted well-decorated chariots, while the young went on foot.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata’s followers/people
• Horses
• Elephants
• Chariots

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as coordinated social functioning: different ranks and capacities move together for a shared righteous purpose—reaching Rama and the royal family.

What is the narrative situation?

The crowd hastens toward the hermitage using whatever means are available, showing the scale of the moment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Zeal and commitment: even those unaccustomed to hardship go on foot to participate.