Shloka 1.11.13

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

Devanagari script

अनुमान्य वसिष्ठं च सूतवाक्यं निशम्य च।सान्त:पुरस्सहामात्य: प्रययौ यत्र स द्विज:।।1.11.13।।

Transliteration

anumānya vasiṣṭhaṃ ca sūtavākyaṃ niśamya ca | sāntaḥpuraḥ sahāmātyaḥ prayayau yatra sa dvijaḥ ||

Translation

Having heard the charioteer’s words and having secured Vasiṣṭha’s assent, the king set out—accompanied by his queens and ministers—to the place where that brahmin dwelt.

Context

Having heard the charioteer's words and having obtained the consent of Vasishta, he along with his queens and courtiers departed to the place where the brahmin (Rsyasringa) resided.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Vasiṣṭha
• Sumantra (sūta)
• queens (antaḥpura)
• ministers (amātya)
• Ṛśyaśṛṅga (as ‘dvija’ by context)

FAQs

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

Acting with legitimate authorization and wise counsel: dharma is upheld when decisions are aligned with spiritual authority (Vasiṣṭha) and prudent advice (Sumantra).

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha, after hearing counsel and receiving Vasiṣṭha’s consent, begins the journey to meet Ṛśyaśṛṅga.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for elders and institutions—Daśaratha seeks Vasiṣṭha’s approval before undertaking a major religious-political action.