Shloka 1.47.12
दितेर्गर्भभङ्गो मरुत्प्रतिष्ठा च (Diti’s Severed Embryo and the स्थापना of the Maruts; Viśālā-nagara Lineage)
इक्ष्वाकोऽस्तु नरव्याघ्र पुत्र: परमधार्मिक:।।1.47.11।।
अलम्बुषायामुत्पन्नो विशाल इति विश्रुत:।
तेन चासीदिह स्थाने विशालेति पुरी कृता।।1.47.12।।
ikṣvāko ’stu naravyāghra putraḥ paramadhārmikaḥ || 1.47.11 ||
alambuṣāyām utpanno viśāla iti viśrutaḥ |
tena cāsīd iha sthāne viśāleti purī kṛtā || 1.47.12 ||
O tiger among men, Ikṣvāku had a son of supreme righteousness in dharma, renowned as Viśāla, born of Alambuṣā. And here, in this very place, that king founded the city called Vaiśālī.
"O Tiger among men (Rama) this highly virtuous and wellknown son named Vishala was born to Ikshvakus in Alambusa. Where, a city named Vishala was built.
Dharma is righteous kingship expressed through lineage and civic duty: a dhārmic ruler (Viśāla) establishes orderly habitation (a city) for social flourishing.
While identifying the region, Viśvāmitra explains the origin of Vaiśālī, tracing it to Ikṣvāku’s son Viśāla born of Alambuṣā.
Viśāla’s paramadharma—ideal royal conduct that leads to constructive public works and stable community life.