Shloka 1.11.21

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

Devanagari script

ऋषिपुत्र: प्रतिश्रुत्य तथेत्याह नृपं तदा।स नृपेणाभ्यनुज्ञात: प्रययौ सह भार्यया।।1.11.21।।

Transliteration

ṛṣiputraḥ pratiśrutya tathety āha nṛpaṃ tadā | sa nṛpeṇābhyanujñātaḥ prayayau saha bhāryayā ||1.11.21||

Translation

Then the sage’s son assented, saying to the king, “So be it”; and, having received the king’s permission, he departed together with his wife.

Context

The son of the sage assented to the king's command saying 'So be it'. And permitted by him, departed along with wife (for Ayodhya).

Characters & Entities

• R̥śyaśr̥ṅga
• Romapāda
• Śāntā

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined assent and truthful follow-through: agreement (“tathā”) is matched by action—he departs as permitted.

What is the narrative situation?

R̥śyaśr̥ṅga accepts Romapāda’s instruction/permission and leaves with Śāntā toward Daśaratha’s city.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

R̥śyaśr̥ṅga’s reliability and obedience within proper authority structures.