Shloka 1.12.10

द्वादशः सर्गः — Aśvamedha-saṅkalpa (Daśaratha resolves on the Horse Sacrifice)

Devanagari script

ततस्साध्विति तद्वाक्यं ब्राह्मणा: प्रत्यपूजयन्।वसिष्ठप्रमुखास्सर्वे पार्थिवस्य मुखाच्च्युतम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas sādhv iti tad vākyaṃ brāhmaṇāḥ pratyapūjayan, vasiṣṭhapramukhāḥ sarve pārthivasya mukhāc cyutam.

Translation

Then all the brāhmaṇas, led by Vasiṣṭha, praised the king’s words as “well spoken,” for they had issued from the sovereign’s mouth.

Context

When they heard these words from the king's month, those brahmins heades by Vasishta extolled the king's decision exclaiming, "well-said":

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Vasiṣṭha
• brāhmaṇas

FAQs

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

Dharma is validated through wise counsel: the king’s plan is affirmed by authoritative brāhmaṇas, showing governance guided by ethical-religious advisors.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha’s proposal is met with approval by Vasiṣṭha and the assembled brāhmaṇas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Teachability and respect for counsel—Daśaratha’s words earn praise because they align with dharma recognized by sages.