Shloka 2.80.2

मर्गनिर्माणम् (Roadworks and the Royal Route Prepared for Bharata)

Devanagari script

अथ भूमिप्रदेशज्ञास्सूत्रकर्मविशारदाः।स्वकर्माभिरताश्शूराः खनका यन्त्रकास्तथा।।2.80.1।।कर्मान्तिकाः स्थपतयः पुरुष यन्त्रकोविदाः।तथा वार्धकयश्चैव मार्गिणो वृक्षतक्षकाः।।2.80.2।।कूपकारास्सुधाकारार्वंशकर्मकृतस्तथा।समर्था ये च द्रष्टारः पुरतस्ते प्रतस्थिरे।।2.80.3।।

Transliteration

sa tu harṣāt tam uddeśaṃ janaugho vipulaḥ prayān | aśobhata mahāvegaḥ samudra iva parvaṇi ||

Translation

That immense throng of people, moving joyfully toward the appointed place, surged with great speed—splendid like the ocean swelling on a festival full-moon tide.

Context

Then surveyors, experts in measurment, energetic and zealous labourers, excavators, engineers, skilled workers, architects, craftsmen, carpenters, roadlevellers, woodcutters, welldiggers, whitewashers, basketmakers, competent supervisors were sent in advance.

FAQs

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

Collective discipline in public life: a community moves together toward a shared duty, suggesting social harmony and coordinated action.

What is the narrative situation?

After preparations begin, the large body of people proceeds swiftly and happily toward the planned destination.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public spirit and unity—people cooperate and move with shared purpose rather than disorder.