Shloka 2.68.10

दूतप्रेषणम् — Dispatch of Messengers to Kekaya (Bharata’s Recall)

Devanagari script

दत्तपथ्यशना दूता जग्मुस्स्वं स्वं निवेशनम्।केकयां स्ते गमिष्यन्तो हयानारुह्य संमतान्।।2.68.10।।

Transliteration

dattapathyaśanā dūtā jagmus svaṃ svaṃ niveśanam | kekayāṃs te gamiṣyanto hayān āruhya saṃmatān ||

Translation

The messengers, supplied with provisions for the road, went each to his own lodging; and, preparing to depart for Kekaya, mounted excellent horses.

Context

The messengers set to depart to Kekaya kingdom, carrying with them the necessariesfor their journey went to their respective homes mounted on excellent horses.

Characters & Entities

• dūtas (messengers)
• Kekaya
• horses

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance includes prompt execution: once a rightful decision is made, agents carry it out efficiently and without delay.

What is the narrative situation?

After instructions are given, messengers equip themselves and set out to summon Bharata from Kekaya.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability and discipline in service—messengers act quickly and methodically to fulfill state duty.