Shloka 1.11.17

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

Devanagari script

रोमपादेन चाख्यातमृषिपुत्राय धीमते।सख्यं सम्बन्धकं चैव तदा तं प्रत्यपूजयत्।।1.11.17।।

Transliteration

romapādena cākhyātam ṛṣiputrāya dhīmate | sakhyaṃ sambandhakaṃ caiva tadā taṃ pratyapūjayat ||1.11.17||

Translation

Romapāda then explained to the wise son of the sage the bond of friendship and kinship; and he, in return, duly honored Daśaratha.

Context

Romapada explained his friendship and relationship with him (Dasaratha). Rsyasringa of great intellect in return felicitated Dasaratha.

Characters & Entities

• Romapāda
• Ṛṣiputra (R̥śyaśr̥ṅga)
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma as reciprocity and truthful acknowledgment of relationships: bonds of friendship/kinship are openly stated and honored through respectful conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Romapāda introduces and contextualizes Daśaratha to R̥śyaśr̥ṅga; R̥śyaśr̥ṅga responds with fitting honor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

R̥śyaśr̥ṅga’s humility and decorum—he returns respect appropriately upon learning the relationship.