Shloka 2.14.47

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

Devanagari script

यथा नन्दति तेजस्वी सागरो भास्करोदये।।।।प्रीतः प्रीतेन मनसा तथाऽनन्दघन स्स्वतः।

Transliteration

yathā nandati tejasvī sāgaro bhāskarodaye |

prītaḥ prītena manasā tathā ānandaghanaḥ svataḥ ||

Translation

As the mighty ocean rejoices at sunrise, so too Sumantra—by nature a mass of cheer—was glad at heart.

Context

Just as the mighty ocean rejoices at sunrise, the inherently cheerful Sumantra became delighted to see the king.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• ocean (sāgara)
• sunrise (bhāskara-udaya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained by a wholesome inner disposition: a servant of the realm approaches duty with clarity and gladness, like nature responding to dawn.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration describes Sumantra’s naturally cheerful mood as he performs his morning duty.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Positive-mindedness and readiness to serve.