Shloka 2.81.10

एकाशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Grief, Courtly Summons, and the Assembly Hall

Devanagari script

शातकुम्भमयीं रम्यां मणिरत्नसमाकुलाम्।सुधर्मामिव धर्मात्मा सगणः प्रत्यपद्यत।।।।

Transliteration

śātakumbhamayīṃ ramyāṃ maṇiratnasamākulām | sudharmām iva dharmātmā sagaṇaḥ pratyapadyata ||

Translation

The righteous Vasiṣṭha, accompanied by his followers, entered the lovely hall wrought of gold and crowded with gems, like Indra’s Sudharmā assembly.

Context

Righteous Vasistha along with his disciples reached the lovely golden assembly hall inlaid with gems and precious stones, which resembled Sudharma, (the assembly hall of Indra).

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Sudharmā
• Indra

FAQs

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

Dharma is embodied in the presence of a dharmic preceptor: governance and major decisions are framed within counsel, ritual order, and moral authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha proceeds to a grand assembly hall, indicating an imminent formal consultation or state action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Righteous leadership through guidance—Vasiṣṭha’s role as moral anchor and learned adviser.