Shloka 1.11.1

ऋष्यशृङ्गानयनम् — Bringing Ṛśyaśṛṅga to Ayodhyā (Bālakāṇḍa, Sarga 11)

Devanagari script

भूय एव हि राजेन्द्र शृणु मे वचनं हितम्।यथा स देवप्रवर: कथायामेवमब्रवीत्।।1.11.1।।

Transliteration

bhūya eva hi rājendra śṛṇu me vacanaṃ hitam | yathā sa devapravaraḥ kathāyām evam abravīt ||

Translation

“Once more, O best of kings, hear my beneficial words—how that foremost among the devas spoke in the course of the tale.”

Context

"Great king, I shall tell you the way Sanatkumara, great among the celestials further narrated the story. Listen to my words which may prove useful to you (said Sumantra)".

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha (rājendra)
• Sumantra
• devapravara (Sanatkumāra, by context)

FAQs

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

Dharma of counsel and attentive listening: wisdom is transmitted through respectful narration, and the king’s duty includes hearing beneficial guidance.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra resumes the embedded story, preparing to recount what Sanatkumāra said.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s concern for the king’s welfare—speaking ‘hita’ (beneficial) words with a teacherly responsibility.