Shloka 2.81.11

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

Devanagari script

स काञ्चनमयं पीठं सुखास्तरणसंवृतम्।अध्यास्त सर्ववेदज्ञो दूताननुशशास च।।।।

Transliteration

sa kāñcanamayaṃ pīṭhaṃ sukhāstaraṇasaṃvṛtam | adhyāsta sarvavedajño dūtān anuśaśāsa ca ||

Translation

He, the knower of all the Vedas, sat upon a golden seat covered with a comfortable spread, and instructed the messengers.

Context

Vasistha, well-versed in all the Vedas, sat on a golden seat with a comfortable cover and ordered the messengers:

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• dūta (messengers)

FAQs

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

Dharma is orderly governance: learned authority acts through proper channels (messengers), ensuring decisions are communicated responsibly and without chaos.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha takes his seat in the assembly setting and begins issuing instructions to summon key persons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and competence—acting decisively while maintaining decorum and institutional process.