Shloka 2.65.12

अयोध्याकाण्डे पञ्चषष्टितमः सर्गः — Daśaratha’s Death Discovered in the Palace (Morning Rites Turn to Lament)

Devanagari script

अथ याः कोसलेन्द्रस्य शयनं प्रत्यनन्तराः।ताः स्त्रियस्तु समागम्य भर्तारं प्रत्यबोधयन्।।।।

Transliteration

atha yāḥ kosalendrasya śayanaṃ pratyanantarāḥ |

tāḥ striyas tu samāgamya bhartāraṃ pratyabodhayan ||

Translation

Thereafter, the women who had free access to the bedchamber of the lord of Kosala came near and set about waking their master.

Context

The women who usually attend to the bed (maids who do the bed in the morning) of Dasaratha (king of Kosala) without any restrictions, approached the king and began waking him up.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Kosala
• Inner apartments (antaḥpura, implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as faithful service within one’s appointed role: those responsible for the king’s morning routine proceed properly and promptly.

What is the narrative situation?

Because the king does not emerge, the women attendants of the bedchamber approach to awaken him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Professional propriety and readiness in service—doing one’s duty at the right time and place.