Shloka 2.103.1

पिण्डदानदर्शनम् — The Queens Behold Rama’s Śrāddha Offering

Devanagari script

वसिष्ठः पुरतः कृत्वा दारान्दशरथस्य च।अभिचक्राम तं देशं रामदर्शनतर्षितः।।2.103.1।।

Transliteration

vasiṣṭhaḥ purataḥ kṛtvā dārān daśarathasya ca |

abhicakrāma taṁ deśaṁ rāmadarśanatarṣitaḥ || 2.103.1 ||

Translation

Vasiṣṭha, placing Daśaratha’s wives at the front, set out toward that place, yearning to behold Rāma.

Context

Longing to see Rama, Vasistha, headed by the wives of Dasaratha, set out on foot(where Rama was offering libations).

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Daśaratha
• Daśaratha’s queens
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Guidance and solidarity in dharma: the family and the royal priest move together to support rightful rites and moral order after the king’s death.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha leads the queens toward the place where Rāma is (in the ritual context of offerings for his father).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pastoral leadership—Vasiṣṭha’s role as stabilizer and guide for the grieving household.