Shloka 2.14.46

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

Devanagari script

तत स्सूतो यथाकालं पार्थिवस्य निवेशने।।।।सुमन्त्रः प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा तुष्टाव जगतीपतिम्।

Transliteration

tataḥ sūto yathākālaṃ pārthivasya niveśane |

sumantraḥ prāñjalir bhūtvā tuṣṭāva jagatīpatim ||

Translation

Then Sumantra the charioteer, entering the king’s residence at the proper hour, stood with folded hands and praised the lord of the earth.

Context

Thereafter the charioteer Sumantra entered the inner apartment of the king, and with folded hands began singing the praise of the lord of the earth appropriate to the hour.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined service: acting at the right time (yathākāla) with humility and reverence toward rightful authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra enters Daśaratha’s quarters at dawn and begins formal praise with folded hands.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility (praṇāma/añjali) and punctuality in duty.