Shloka 2.113.11

पादुकाप्रदानं भरतस्य निवृत्तिश्च (The Sandals Bestowed; Bharata’s Return Toward Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तो महाप्राज्ञो वसिष्ठः प्रत्युवाच ह।वाक्यज्ञो वाक्यकुशलं राघवं वचनं महत्।।।।

Transliteration

evam ukto mahāprājño vasiṣṭhaḥ pratyuvāca ha | vākyajño vākyakuśalaṃ rāghavaṃ vacanaṃ mahat ||

Translation

Thus addressed, the great and wise sage Vasiṣṭha—skilled and discerning in speech—replied to Rāghava (Rāma) with weighty words.

Context

On hearing him, Vasistha a great intellectual and highly eloquent one replied to Rama, skilled in words of deep significance.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by wise counsel: elders and gurus articulate the right course through measured, meaningful speech.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s firm declaration to keep Daśaratha’s pledge, Vasiṣṭha responds, preparing a practical dharmic resolution.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s prajñā (wisdom) and vāg-vaibhava (disciplined, purposeful speech).