Shloka 1.11.24

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

Devanagari script

क्रियतां नगरं सर्वं क्षिप्रमेव स्वलङ्कृतम्।धूपितं सिक्तसम्मृष्टं पताकाभिरलङ्कृतम्।।1.11.24।।

Transliteration

kriyatāṁ nagaraṁ sarvaṁ kṣipram eva svalaṅkṛtam |

dhūpitaṁ siktasammṛṣṭaṁ patākābhir alaṅkṛtam ||1.11.24||

Translation

Let the entire city at once be beautifully adorned—perfumed with incense, sprinkled with water and thoroughly cleaned, and decorated with banners and flags.

Context

"Let the entire city be well-decorated, perfumed, sprinkled with water and cleaned with flags hoisted."

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā (implied city)
• Daśaratha (implied speaker)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma expressed as satkāra: a ruler must honour worthy guests and sacred visitors through orderly, respectful public arrangements.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha commands that Ayodhyā be quickly cleaned and decorated to receive an honoured arrival (R̥śyaśṛṅga, in the surrounding context).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s diligence and reverence—he ensures prompt, proper hospitality and public auspiciousness.