Shloka 2.14.31

सत्यपाशः — Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise

Devanagari script

तदन्तःपुरमासाद्य व्यतिचक्राम तं जनम्।।।।वसिष्ठः परमप्रीतः परमर्षिर्विवेश च।

Transliteration

tadantaḥpuramāsādya vyaticakrāma taṃ janam | vasiṣṭhaḥ paramaprītaḥ paramarṣirviveśa ca ||

Translation

Having reached the inner apartment, the eminent sage Vasiṣṭha, exceedingly delighted, passed through the crowd and entered within.

Context

Having reached the inner apartment, the eminent ascetic, Vasistha felt very happy. He passed by the people and entered the inner apartment.

Characters & Entities

• Vasistha
• Antahpura

FAQs

Who is referred to as 'Paramarshi' in this verse?

Sage Vasistha is referred to as 'Paramarshi', meaning the eminent or supreme sage.

Why did Vasistha enter the inner apartment?

Vasistha entered the inner apartment (Antahpura) to meet King Dasharatha regarding the preparations for Rama's coronation.