Shloka 1.44.19

गङ्गावतरण-समापनः (Conclusion of the Descent of Gaṅgā)

Devanagari script

प्रमुमोद ह लोकस्तं नृपमासाद्य राघव।नष्टशोकस्समृद्धार्थो बभूव विगतज्वर:।।1.44.19।।

Transliteration

pramumoda ha lokas taṃ nṛpam āsādya rāghava | naṣṭaśokaḥ samṛddhārtho babhūva vigatajvaraḥ || 1.44.19 ||

Translation

O Rāghava, the people rejoiced on obtaining him as their king. His purpose fulfilled, his grief ended, he became free from inner torment.

Context

"O Best of the Raghus! the world rejoiced having Bhagiratha as king. With his purpose achieved, he was freed from all mental afflictions and sorrows and thereafter lived happily.

Characters & Entities

• Bhagīratha
• Rāma (as addressee: rāghava)
• Loka (the people)

FAQs

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

Dharma in kingship is validated by public well-being: when a ruler is righteous and purposeful, society prospers and rejoices.

What is the narrative situation?

After returning to rule, Bhagiratha is accepted joyfully by the people; his long struggle ends in peace of mind.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Relief born of fulfilled duty—steadfast effort culminates in inner calm once dharma is accomplished.