Shloka 2.42.28

द्विचत्वारिंशः सर्गः — दशरथस्य शोक-विलापः तथा कौशल्यागृह-प्रवेशः (Dasaratha’s Lament and Return to Kausalya’s Apartments)

Devanagari script

इति ब्रुवन्तं राजानमनयन् द्वारदर्शिनः।कौशल्याया गृहं तत्र न्यवेश्यत विनीतवत्।।।।

Transliteration

iti bruvantaṃ rājānam anayan dvāradarśinaḥ |

auśalyāyā gṛhaṃ tatra nyaveśyata vinītavat ||

Translation

As the king spoke thus, the doorkeepers led him to Kausalyā’s residence and, with due reverence, settled him there to rest.

Context

Having heard the king, the door-keepers took him to the apartment of Kausalya and there respectfully made him rest.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Kausalyā
• dvāradarśinaḥ (door-keepers)

FAQs

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

Dharma as service (sevā) is shown through respectful attendance: even amid catastrophe, proper care for the suffering is maintained.

What is the narrative situation?

The palace staff respond to Daśaratha’s request and escort him to Kausalyā’s quarters.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and disciplined conduct of servants/guards is emphasized—vinaya (humility) in fulfilling duty.