Shloka 1.11.3

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

Devanagari script

अङ्गराजेन सख्यं च तस्य राज्ञो भविष्यति।कन्या चास्य महाभागा शान्ता नाम भविष्यति।।1.11.3।।

Transliteration

aṅgarājena sakhyaṁ ca tasya rājño bhaviṣyati |

kanyā cāsya mahābhāgā śāntā nāma bhaviṣyati ||1.11.3||

Translation

He will form a friendship with the king of Aṅga; and to that king will be born a most fortunate daughter named Śāntā.

Context

That king (Dasaratha) will develop friendship with the king of Anga. A highly virtuous daughter named Santa will be born to king of Anga.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Aṅga
• Aṅgarāja (king of Aṅga)
• Śāntā

FAQs

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

Dharma in statecraft and society: righteous kings cultivate alliances and friendships that support stability and future auspicious outcomes.

What is the narrative situation?

The text notes a future/past-connecting relationship: Daśaratha’s friendship with Aṅga and the birth of Śāntā to that line.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s capacity for loyal friendship, and Śāntā’s portrayal as “mahābhāgā,” indicating virtue and auspiciousness.