Shloka 2.50.11

गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः (Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha)

Devanagari script

मध्येनमुदितं स्फीतं रम्योद्यानसमाकुलम्।राज्यं भोग्यं नरेन्द्राणां ययौ धृतिमतां वरः।।2.50.11।।

Transliteration

madhyenamuditaṁ sphītaṁ ramyodyānasamākulam | rājyaṁ bhogyaṁ narendrāṇāṁ yayau dhṛtimatāṁ varaḥ || 2.50.11 ||

Translation

The best of the steadfast journeyed through the heart of that kingdom—joyful and flourishing, filled with delightful gardens—fit to be enjoyed by kings.

Context

Rama, the greatest among those endowed with fortitude, travelled through themiddle of the kingdom which was pleasing, prosperous and full of ravishing gardens fit to be enjoyed by kings.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (dhṛtimatāṁ varaḥ)
• Kosala (kingdom implied)

FAQs

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

Prosperity is framed as a fruit of order and right rule—enjoyment (bhoga) is legitimate when sustained by dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Continuing the travel narrative, the text depicts the kingdom’s flourishing center as Rāma passes through.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s fortitude (dhṛti): steadiness amid changing circumstances, moving forward without agitation.