Shloka 2.65.26

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

Devanagari script

ताभिस्स बलवान्नादः क्रोशन्तीभिरनुद्रुतः।येन स्फीतीकृतं भूयस्तद्गृहं समनादयत् ।। ।।

Transliteration

tābhis sa balavān nādaḥ krośantībhir anudrutaḥ | yena sphītīkṛtaṃ bhūyas tadgṛhaṃ samanādayat ||

Translation

Following their wailing, a mighty sound arose; swelling ever louder, it made the palace resound again and again.

Context

The wailings of the women grew louder and louder until the whole palace reverberated with their lamentations.

Characters & Entities

• palace (gṛha/sadma)
• women of the palace

FAQs

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

It highlights the public dimension of kingship: when the dharmic center (the king) is gone, the whole realm/household audibly bears the impact.

What is the narrative situation?

The women’s cries intensify and echo through the palace, signaling the crisis to all.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective empathy—many voices merge into one lament, reflecting shared bonds within the royal household.