Shloka 2.112.11

पादुकाप्रदानम् (The Gift of the Sandals and Delegated Kingship)

Devanagari script

रक्षितुं सुमहद्राज्यमहमेकस्तु नोत्सहे।पौरजानपदांश्चापि रक्तान्रञ्जयितुं तथा।।2.112.11।।

Transliteration

antarhitā munigaṇāḥ siddhāś ca paramarṣayaḥ | tau bhrātarau mahātmānau kākutsthau praśaśaṃsire || 2.112.2 ||

Translation

Invisible to sight, hosts of sages—along with siddhas and great seers—praised those two magnanimous brothers of the Kakutstha line.

Context

I do not venture to protect this kingdom all by myself and keep the inhabitants of the towns and villages who are loyal to you pleased.

Characters & Entities

• Kakutstha brothers (Rāma and Bharata)
• munigaṇa
• siddha
• paramarṣi

FAQs

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

Righteous conduct gains recognition even beyond human society; dharma is witnessed and affirmed by the wise (ṛṣis) and perfected beings.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rāma and Bharata engage in a moment charged with duty and kingship, unseen sages and celestial perfected beings observe and praise them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mahātmyam—great-souled nobility—shown through restraint, humility, and commitment to rightful duty.