Shloka 2.76.15

दशरथस्य अन्त्येष्टि-विधानम् — Dasaratha’s Funeral Rites and Ayodhya’s Mourning

Devanagari script

हिरण्यं च सुवर्णं च वासांसि विविधानि च।प्रकिरन्तो जना मार्गं नृपतेरग्रतो ययुः।।2.76.15।।

Transliteration

hiraṇyaṁ ca suvarṇaṁ ca vāsāṁsi vividhāni ca | prakiranto janā mārgaṁ nṛpater agrato yayuḥ || 2.76.15 ||

Translation

People went before the king’s body, strewing the road with gold, bright ornaments, and garments of many kinds.

Context

The people went ahead of the king's body strewing on the way gold of brilliant colour and different kinds of garments.

Characters & Entities

• King Daśaratha (nṛpati, implied)
• Gold (hiraṇya/suvarṇa)
• Garments (vāsāṁsi)
• Procession road (mārga)

FAQs

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

Dharma expresses itself through honoring a ruler’s memory with communal offerings and respectful rites, affirming social gratitude and truthfulness of loyalty.

What is the narrative situation?

As the funeral procession moves, the public honors the king by strewing valuables and garments along the route.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective devotion and generosity—citizens participate in honoring the deceased king.