Shloka 2.50.46

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

Devanagari script

एते हि दयिता राज्ञः पितुर्दशरथस्य मे।एतैस्सुविहितैरश्वै भविष्याम्यहमर्चितः।।2.50.46।।

Transliteration

ēte hi dayitā rājñaḥ pitur daśarathasya me |

ētaiḥ suvihitair aśvaiḥ bhaviṣyāmy aham arcitaḥ || 2.50.46 ||

Translation

These horses are dear to my father, King Daśaratha. If these horses are well cared for, I shall feel duly honored.

Context

If these horses which are the favourites of my father, king Dasaratha are well-fed, I shall consider myself honoured.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Guha
• Daśaratha
• horses (aśva)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as conscientious care for dependents: honoring the king is also honoring what is entrusted to him—here, the horses.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama explains why feeding the horses matters: they are cherished by Daśaratha and should be properly tended.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and responsibility toward living beings under one’s care.