Shloka 1.11.22

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

Devanagari script

तावन्योन्याञ्जलिं कृत्वा स्नेहात्संश्लिष्य चोरसा।ननन्दतुर्दशरथो रोमपादश्च वीर्यवान्।।1.11.22।।

Transliteration

tāv anyonyāñjaliṃ kṛtvā snehāt saṃśliṣya corasā | nanandatur daśaratho romapādaś ca vīryavān ||1.11.22||

Translation

Then those two—Daśaratha and the valiant Romapāda—saluted one another with folded hands, embraced heart to heart out of affection, and rejoiced.

Context

Dasaratha and Romapada, pleased with this, wished each other with folded palms and hugged each other with love.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Romapāda

FAQs

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

Dharma as social harmony: respect (añjali) joined with sincere affection (embrace) sustains righteous alliances.

What is the narrative situation?

After arrangements are made for the journey, Daśaratha and Romapāda exchange formal and affectionate farewells.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mutual goodwill—friendship expressed through both etiquette and heartfelt warmth.