Shloka 1.11.28

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

Devanagari script

अन्त:पुरं प्रवेश्यैनं पूजां कृत्वा च शास्त्रत:।कृतकृत्यं तदात्मानं मेने तस्योपवाहनात्।।1.11.28।।

Transliteration

antaḥpuraṁ praveśyainaṁ pūjāṁ kṛtvā ca śāstrataḥ |

kṛtakṛtyaṁ tad ātmānaṁ mene tasyopavāhanāt ||1.11.28||

Translation

Having brought him into the inner palace and honoured him according to scriptural rule, the king considered himself fulfilled, for he had succeeded in bringing him there.

Context

He (king Dasaratha) took him in to the inner apartment and extended welcome. He thought that he has as enjoined by the sastras accomplished his objective by bringing him (Rsyasringa).

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• R̥śyaśṛṅga
• Antaḥpura (inner palace)

FAQs

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

Dharma as śāstra-niyama: right action is performed in the right way—ritual honour and conduct aligned with scriptural injunctions.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha receives R̥śyaśṛṅga within the palace, performs proper honours, and feels his mission has succeeded.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s conscientiousness—he seeks legitimacy and auspiciousness through correct traditional procedure.