Shloka 1.11.30

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

Devanagari script

पूज्यमाना च ताभिस्सा राज्ञा चैव विशेषत:।उवास तत्र सुखिता कञ्चित्कालं सहर्त्विजा।।1.11.30।।

Transliteration

pūjyamānā ca tābhiḥ sā rājñā caiva viśeṣataḥ |

uvāsa tatra sukhitā kañcit kālaṁ sahartvijā ||1.11.30||

Translation

Honoured by those women—and especially by the king—she stayed there happily for some time, together with the officiating priest.

Context

Honoured and worshipped by royal ladies, especially by king Dasaratha, Santa dwelt there for some time comfortably with the sage.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē bālakāṇḍē ēkādaśassarga:৷৷Thus ends the eleventh sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Śāntā
• Daśaratha
• R̥śyaśṛṅga (as ṛtvij / ritual priest)
• Antaḥpura (implied setting)

FAQs

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

Dharma of hospitality and reverence: honouring the virtuous and those connected with sacred rites sustains auspiciousness and social order.

What is the narrative situation?

Śāntā remains in Ayodhyā for a period, receiving special respect from the king and palace women, together with R̥śyaśṛṅga.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s generosity and reverence, and Śāntā’s dignified presence within the royal household.