Shloka 1.11.16

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

Devanagari script

ततो राजा यथान्यायं पूजां चक्रे विशेषत:।सखित्वात्तस्य वै राज्ञ: प्रहृष्टेनान्तरात्मना।।1.11.16।।

Transliteration

tato rājā yathānyāyaṃ pūjāṃ cakre viśeṣataḥ | sakhitvāt tasya vai rājñaḥ prahṛṣṭenāntarātmanā ||1.11.16||

Translation

Then King Romapāda, in full accord with custom, offered him special honors and worship. Delighted within because of his friendship with that king, he received him with devoted hospitality.

Context

Then the king (Romapada), delighted at heart out of friendship with the king (Dasaratha), offered special hospitality with respectful salutations in accordance with propriety.

Characters & Entities

• Romapāda
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma as maryādā (proper conduct): honoring a guest—especially a fellow king and friend—according to established norms.

What is the narrative situation?

Romapāda receives Daśaratha and offers him formal, special honors grounded in both friendship and protocol.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Romapāda’s propriety and generosity—he combines personal affection with correct royal etiquette.