Shloka 1.11.4

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

Devanagari script

पुत्रस्तु सोऽङ्गराजस्य रोमपाद इति श्रुत:।तं स राजा दशरथो गमिष्यति महायशा:।।1.11.4।।

Transliteration

putras tu so ’ṅgarājasya romapāda iti śrutaḥ | taṃ sa rājā daśaratho gamiṣyati mahāyaśāḥ ||

Translation

The son of the king of Aṅga is renowned as Romapāda; to him the illustrious king Daśaratha will go.

Context

The famous king Dasaratha will approach the son of the king of Anga known as Romapada.

Characters & Entities

• Romapāda
• Aṅga (kingdom)
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance includes honoring alliances and seeking rightful counsel/support through proper diplomatic approach rather than coercion.

What is the narrative situation?

The story transitions to Daśaratha’s intention to approach Romapāda, setting up the events connected with Ṛśyaśṛṅga and royal objectives.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s adherence to rājanīti with decorum—approaching a famed ally respectfully—reflecting prudent and relational kingship.