Shloka 2.14.32

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

Devanagari script

सत्वपश्यद्विनिष्क्रान्तं सुमन्त्रं नाम सारथिम्।।।।द्वारे मनुजसिंहस्य सचिवं प्रियदर्शनम्।

Transliteration

sa tvapaśyad viniṣkrāntaṃ sumantraṃ nāma sārathim |

dvāre manujasiṃhasya sacivaṃ priyadarśanam ||

Translation

He saw Sumantra, the handsome minister and charioteer, coming out at the gate of the lion among men, Daśaratha—the beloved, fair-seeming counselor.

Context

Sage Vasistha saw handsome Sumantra, minister to Dasaratha, a lion among the charioteers coming out of the gate.

Characters & Entities

• Vasistha
• Sumantra
• Dasaratha

FAQs

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

King Dasaratha is referred to as 'Manujasimha' (Lion among men), signifying his royal power and preeminence.

What dual roles does Sumantra hold in the court of Ayodhya?

Sumantra is identified as both a 'Sārathi' (charioteer) and a 'Saciva' (minister), indicating he was a trusted counselor as well as the King's personal driver.