Shloka 2.111.1

अयोध्याकाण्डे एकादशोत्तरशततमः सर्गः (Sarga 111: Counsel on Gurus, Parental Debt, and Bharata’s Protest)

Devanagari script

वसिष्ठस्तु तदा राममुक्त्वा राजपुरोहितः।अब्रवीद्धर्मसंयुक्तं पुनरेवापरं वचः।।।।

Transliteration

vasiṣṭhas tu tadā rāmam uktvā rāja-purohitaḥ | abravīd dharma-saṃyuktaṃ punar evāparaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

Then Vasiṣṭha, the royal priest, having addressed Rāma, spoke once more—words joined to dharma.

Context

Vasistha, the family priest, continued to speak to Rama on righteousness.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma requires deliberate teaching and reflection: righteous conduct is strengthened through counsel from legitimate moral authorities.

What is the narrative situation?

A transition verse: the text signals that Vasiṣṭha is continuing his dharma-centered discourse to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guru-śiṣya receptivity: the ideal of listening to wise guidance in moments of decision.