Shloka 2.67.35

अयोध्यायां शोक-रात्रिः तथा अराजक-राष्ट्रस्य नीतिविचारः (The Night of Lamentation in Ayodhya and the Political Ethics of a Kingless Realm)

Devanagari script

यमो वैश्रवण श्शक्रः वरुणश्च महाबलः।विशेष्यन्ते नरेन्द्रेण वृत्तेन महता ततः।।।।

Transliteration

yamo vaiśravaṇaḥ śakraḥ varuṇaś ca mahābalaḥ |

viśeṣyante narendreṇa vṛttena mahatā tataḥ || 2.67.35 ||

Translation

Therefore, by his great conduct, the king surpasses even mighty Yama, Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera), Śakra (Indra), and Varuṇa.

Context

Hence, the king with his excellent conduct surpasses mighty Yama, Vaisravana, Indra and Varuna.

Characters & Entities

• Yama
• Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera)
• Śakra (Indra)
• Varuṇa
• narendra (king)

FAQs

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

Moral excellence (vṛtta) is presented as higher than mere power: a king who governs righteously can be considered superior even to divine rulers in function and merit.

What is the narrative situation?

The speakers elevate the ideal of kingship to stress why the throne cannot remain vacant.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Great conduct—self-discipline, justice, and ethical leadership.