Shloka 2.65.6

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

Devanagari script

व्याहृताः पुण्यशब्दाश्च वीणानां चापि निस्स्वनाः।आशीर्गेयं च गाथानां पूरयामास वेश्म तत्।।।।

Transliteration

vyāhṛtāḥ puṇyaśabdāś ca vīṇānāṁ cāpi nissvanāḥ | āśīrgēyaṁ ca gāthānāṁ pūrayāmāsa veśma tat ||

Translation

Sacred utterances, the resonant notes of vīṇās, and the benedictory chants of metrical hymns filled that palace-hall completely.

Context

The sacred songs of bards and panegyrists, notes of veena, chantings of metrical hymns and benedictory verses filled the palace.

Characters & Entities

• vīṇā
• gāthā
• āśīḥ (benediction)
• veśma (palace)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through maṅgala (auspicious) speech and art: sacred sound and disciplined performance are treated as supports of social and ritual order.

What is the narrative situation?

Multiple streams of sound—chants, instruments, and benedictions—combine to create a ceremonial atmosphere inside the palace.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and cultural refinement—valuing sacred utterance and regulated artistry in public life.