Shloka 1.11.25

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

Devanagari script

तत: प्रहृष्टा: पौरास्ते श्रुत्वा राजानमागतम्।तथा प्रचक्रुस्तत्सर्वं राज्ञा यत्प्रेषितं तदा ।।1.11.25।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prahṛṣṭāḥ paurās te śrutvā rājānam āgatam |

tathā pracakrus tat sarvaṁ rājñā yat preṣitaṁ tadā ||1.11.25||

Translation

Then the citizens, delighted to hear that the king had arrived, at once carried out everything the king had commanded.

Context

The people of the city having heard the king's arrival were overjoyed. They dideverything as by the king.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Ayodhyā (implied)
• Paurāḥ (citizens)

FAQs

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

Civic dharma: citizens support righteous governance through timely cooperation and disciplined execution of lawful commands.

What is the narrative situation?

Upon learning of the king’s arrival, the people joyfully implement the city-preparations he had instructed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective virtue of the citizens—obedience, unity, and enthusiasm in serving a dharmic public purpose.