Shloka 1.11.23

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सुहृदमापृच्छ्य प्रस्थितो रघुनन्दन:।पौरेभ्य: प्रेषयामास दूतान्वै शीघ्रगामिन:।।1.11.23।।

Transliteration

tatas suhṛdam āpṛcchya prasthito raghunandanaḥ | paurebhyaḥ preṣayāmāsa dūtān vai śīghragāminaḥ ||1.11.23||

Translation

Thereafter, having taken leave of his friend, the delight of the Raghu line set out, and he dispatched swift messengers to the citizens.

Context

Then king Dasaratha, took leave of his friend and set out. He despatched swift-footed messengers to the citizens with the command.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha (Raghunandana)
• Romapāda
• Citizens (paurāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma as responsible governance: a king communicates promptly with citizens, preparing society for a major public-religious undertaking.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha departs after farewell and sends fast messengers ahead to inform/prepare the city’s people.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s administrative foresight and diligence—swift organization in service of a dharmic goal.