Shloka 1.11.26

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

Devanagari script

ततस्स्वलङ्कृतं राजा नगरं प्रविवेश ह।शङ्खदुन्दुभिनिर्घोषै: पुरस्कृत्य द्विजर्षभम्।।1.11.26।।

Transliteration

tatas svalaṅkṛtaṁ rājā nagaraṁ praviveśa ha |

śaṅkhadundubhinirghoṣaiḥ puraskṛtya dvijarṣabham ||1.11.26||

Translation

Then the king entered the splendidly adorned city amid the resounding blasts of conches and drums, placing the foremost of brāhmaṇas in the lead.

Context

Then the king entered that well-decorated city amidst blares of conches and the beating of drums, with the best of the brahmins (Rsyasringa) in the forefront.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Ayodhyā (implied)
• R̥śyaśṛṅga (as dvijarṣabha)
• Śaṅkha (conch)
• Dundubhi (drum)

FAQs

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

Honouring spiritual excellence: society and rulers uphold dharma by placing learned and virtuous brāhmaṇas in positions of respect.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha ceremonially enters Ayodhyā with music and public celebration, leading with R̥śyaśṛṅga.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s humility and devotion to dharma—he foregrounds the sage rather than royal display.