Shloka 1.11.12

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

Devanagari script

स त्वं पुरुषशार्दूल तमानय सुसत्कृतम्।स्वयमेव महाराज गत्वा सबलवाहन:।।1.11.12।।

Transliteration

sa tvaṃ puruṣaśārdūla tam ānaya susatkṛtam | svayam eva mahārāja gatvā sabalavāhanaḥ ||

Translation

“Therefore, O tiger among men, O great king—go yourself with your forces and conveyances, and bring him with due honor.”

Context

"Greatest among men, O king, along with vehicles and retinue, you may go and bring him (Rsyasringa) personally with due respect".

Characters & Entities

• Sanatkumāra
• Daśaratha
• Ṛśyaśṛṅga

FAQs

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

Honoring spiritual merit: a king should approach sages with humility and proper respect, recognizing their role in the welfare of the kingdom.

What is the narrative situation?

Instruction is given that the king should personally fetch Ṛśyaśṛṅga, treating him with high honor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and personal responsibility in leadership—delegation is set aside in favor of the king’s own respectful effort.