Shloka 1.11.31

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

Devanagari script

पुत्रस्तु सोऽङ्गराजस्य रोमपाद इति श्रुतः।

तं स राजा दशरथो गमिष्यति महायशाः।।1.11.4।।

Transliteration

putras tu so ’ṅgarājasya romapāda iti śrutaḥ |

taṁ sa rājā daśaratho gamiṣyati mahāyaśāḥ ||1.11.4||

Translation

The son of the king of Aṅga will be famed as Romapāda; and the highly renowned king Daśaratha will go to him.

Characters & Entities

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

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance: even a great king seeks rightful assistance through respectful approach and alliance rather than arrogance.

What is the narrative situation?

The verse identifies Romapāda as Aṅga’s prince and states that Daśaratha will approach him, setting up the later events involving R̥śyaśṛṅga.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s prudence and humility in statecraft, consistent with dharmic leadership.