Shloka 1.12.13

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

Devanagari script

तत: प्रीतोऽभवद्राजा श्रुत्वा तद्विजभाषितम्।अमात्यांश्चाब्रवीद्राजा हर्षेणेदं शुभाक्षरम्।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prīto ’bhavad rājā śrutvā tad dvijabhāṣitam, amātyāṃś cābravīd rājā harṣeṇedaṃ śubhākṣaram.

Translation

Thereupon the king became glad on hearing the brāhmaṇas’ words, and with delight he addressed his ministers in auspicious speech.

Context

Pleased to hear the brahmins' words, the king happily addressed his ministers with auspicious words:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• brāhmaṇas (dvijas)
• amātyas (ministers)

FAQs

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

Dharma is translated into action through governance: after receiving righteous assurance, the king responsibly moves to administrative execution by instructing his ministers.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha, encouraged by the priests’ words, turns to his ministers to proceed with the next steps of the sacrificial undertaking.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and orderly administration—Daśaratha channels joy into disciplined, auspicious, and purposeful command.