Shloka 2.65.8

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

Devanagari script

हरिचन्दनसम्पृक्तमुदकं काञ्चनैर्घटैः।आनिन्युस्स्नानशिक्षाज्ञा यथाकालं यथाविधि।।।।

Transliteration

haricandanasampṛktam udakaṁ kāñcanair ghaṭaiḥ | āninyuḥ snānaśikṣājñā yathākālaṁ yathāvidhi ||

Translation

Those trained in the bathing rites brought, at the proper time and according to rule, water mixed with yellow sandal paste in golden vessels.

Context

The bath-attendants brought water mixed with yellow sandal paste in golden vessels at appropriate times in accordance with tradition.

Characters & Entities

• haricandana (yellow sandalwood paste)
• kāñcana ghaṭa (golden vessels)
• snāna (ritual bath)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as rule-governed action: doing the right act at the right time (yathākālam) and in the right manner (yathāvidhi).

What is the narrative situation?

Attendants prepare and bring ritual bath materials for the palace routine, following prescribed ceremonial order.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Careful adherence to tradition—precision, timeliness, and respect for ritual procedure.