Shloka 2.64.51

शब्दवेध्य-अनर्थः, ऋषिशापः, दशरथस्य प्राणत्यागः (The Sound-Target Tragedy, the Sage’s Curse, and Dasaratha’s Death)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा तु दिव्येन विमानेन वपुष्मता।आरुरोह दिवं क्षिप्रं मुनिपुत्रो जितेन्द्रियः।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tu divyena vimānena vapuṣmatā | āruroha divaṃ kṣipraṃ muniputro jitendriyaḥ ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the sage’s son—master of his senses—swiftly rose to heaven in a radiant, celestial aerial chariot.

Context

The sage's son with his senses under control said this while ascending heaven on a beautiful, celestial, aerial chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• muniputra (sage’s son)
• vimāna (celestial chariot)
• svarga (heaven)

FAQs

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

Inner discipline (self-mastery) is aligned with dharma and is portrayed as compatible with spiritual ascent and purity of destiny.

What is the narrative situation?

After reassuring his parents, the ascetic’s son departs to heaven in a celestial vimāna.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Jitendriyatā—control of the senses and disciplined righteousness.