Shloka 1.11.20

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

Devanagari script

तथेति राजा संश्रुत्य गमनं तस्य धीमत:।उवाच वचनं विप्रं गच्छ त्वं सह भार्यया।।1.11.20।।

Transliteration

tatheti rājā saṃśrutya gamanaṃ tasya dhīmataḥ | uvāca vacanaṃ vipraṃ gaccha tvaṃ saha bhāryayā ||1.11.20||

Translation

“So be it,” said the king; consenting to the departure of that wise one, he addressed the brahmin: “Go, you, together with your wife.”

Context

Having agreed to the departure of the sage Romapada said, 'Be pleased to go (to Ayodhya) together with your wife'.

Characters & Entities

• Romapāda
• R̥śyaśr̥ṅga
• Śāntā

FAQs

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

Dharma as cooperative righteousness: Romapāda consents to support a lawful, welfare-oriented rite by permitting the sage’s journey.

What is the narrative situation?

Romapāda agrees to Daśaratha’s request and instructs R̥śyaśr̥ṅga to depart with his wife.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Romapāda’s goodwill and readiness to aid a friend’s dharmic undertaking.