Shloka 1.11.2

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

Devanagari script

इक्ष्वाकूणां कुले जातो भविष्यति सुधार्मिक:।राजा दशरथो नाम्ना श्रीमान्सत्यप्रतिश्रव:।।1.11.2।।

Transliteration

ikṣvākūṇāṃ kule jāto bhaviṣyati sudhārmikaḥ | rājā daśaratho nāmnā śrīmān satyapratiśravaḥ ||1.11.2||

Translation

In the lineage of the Ikṣvākus there will be born a king of great righteousness, named Daśaratha—illustrious and radiant, true to the word he has pledged.

Characters & Entities

• Ikṣvāku dynasty
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is anchored in satya (truthfulness): ideal kingship is defined by fidelity to one’s promise and righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

The text introduces/foretells the emergence of Daśaratha in the Ikṣvāku line, characterizing him by dharma and truth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s satyapratiśrava—reliability and integrity in keeping vows.