Shloka 1.11.27

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

Devanagari script

तत: प्रमुदितास्सर्वे दृष्ट्वा तं नागरा द्विजम्।प्रवेश्यमानं सत्कृत्य नरेन्द्रेणेन्द्रकर्मणा।।1.11.27।।

Transliteration

tataḥ pramuditāḥ sarve dṛṣṭvā taṁ nāgarā dvijam |

praveśyamānaṁ satkṛtya narendreṇendrakarmaṇā ||1.11.27||

Translation

Then all the townspeople rejoiced on seeing that brāhmaṇa being brought into the city with honour by the king, whose deeds were like Indra’s.

Context

The citizens were delighted to behold that brahmin entering the city duly honoured by the king who was equivalent to Indra in valiance৷৷

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• R̥śyaśṛṅga
• Ayodhyā (implied)
• Indra (as comparison)

FAQs

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

Social dharma includes rejoicing in and supporting the honouring of virtue; public morale rises when righteousness is respected.

What is the narrative situation?

The citizens witness R̥śyaśṛṅga’s honoured entry, led by Daśaratha, and they celebrate.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s exemplary kingship—combining valour (Indra-like deeds) with reverence toward sanctity.