Shloka 1.18.5

पुत्रजन्मोत्सवः — Birth of the Princes and Viśvāmitra’s Arrival (Bālakāṇḍa 18)

Devanagari script

गतेषु पृथिवीशेषु राजा दशरथस्तदा।प्रविवेश पुरीं श्रीमान् पुरस्कृत्य द्विजोत्तमान्।।।।

Transliteration

gateṣu pṛthivīśeṣu rājā daśarathas tadā | praviveśa purīṃ śrīmān puraskṛtya dvijottamān ||

Translation

After the other kings had departed, the illustrious King Daśaratha entered his capital city, with the foremost brāhmaṇas going before him in honor.

Context

After the departure of the rulers, the exalted king Dasaratha preceded by the foremost of brahmins entered the city (of Ayodhya).

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Ayodhyā (implied capital city)
• dvijottama (foremost brāhmaṇas)
• pṛthivīśa (other kings)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma includes honoring spiritual and scholarly authority; Daśaratha’s public precedence to eminent brāhmaṇas models reverence for dharma-guiding counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

After an assembly of rulers concludes and the visiting kings depart, Daśaratha returns into the capital, accompanied and ceremonially preceded by leading brāhmaṇas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and dharmic kingship—Daśaratha’s respect for learned brāhmaṇas and adherence to proper royal conduct.