Shloka 1.11.7

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

Devanagari script

प्रतिगृह्य च तं विप्रं स राजा विगतज्वर:।आहरिष्यति तं यज्ञं प्रहृष्टेनान्तरात्मना।।1.11.7।।

Transliteration

pratigṛhya ca taṃ vipraṃ sa rājā vigatajvaraḥ, āhariṣyati taṃ yajñaṃ prahṛṣṭenāntarātmanā.

Translation

Having received the brāhmaṇa Ṛśyaśṛṅga, the king—his inner anguish dispelled—would set about undertaking the sacred sacrifice, his heart rejoicing within.

Context

The king relieved of his suffering, was highly delighted. He would take the brahmin with him and perform the sacrificial ritual.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Ṛśyaśṛṅga
• vipra (brāhmaṇa)
• yajña (sacrifice)

FAQs

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

Relief and joy are grounded in dharmic means: the king’s confidence arises from welcoming a worthy priest and committing to a legitimate ritual path.

What is the narrative situation?

Ṛśyaśṛṅga is received, and preparations culminate in Daśaratha’s resolve to carry out the yajña.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s reverence for spiritual authority and steady commitment to prescribed dharma.