Shloka 2.65.5

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

Devanagari script

तेन शब्देन विहगाः प्रतिबुद्धा विसस्वनुः।शाखास्थाः पञ्जरस्थाश्च ये राजकुलगोचराः।।।।

Transliteration

tena śabdena vihagāḥ pratibuddhā visasvanuḥ | śākhāsthāḥ pañjarasthāś ca ye rājakulagocarāḥ ||

Translation

Awakened by that sound, the birds—some perched on branches and others in cages—began to chirp throughout the royal precincts.

Context

The birds perched on the branches and some in cages awoke and began to twitter all over the palace.

Characters & Entities

• rājakula (royal household)
• vihaga (birds)
• pañjara (cage)

FAQs

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

The verse indirectly stresses harmony (saṁgati) in a well-ordered kingdom: auspicious human conduct ripples outward, producing a peaceful, responsive environment.

What is the narrative situation?

The palace fills with praise-sounds, and even the birds within the royal compound awaken and respond with their own calls.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a personal virtue, but the ideal of an auspicious, orderly court-life where ritual and celebration proceed in a regulated manner.