Shloka 1.5.6

अयोध्यानगरवर्णनम् (Description of Ayodhya and the Ikshvaku Royal Setting)

Devanagari script

अयोध्या नाम नगरी तत्रासील्लोकविश्रुता ।मनुना मानवेन्द्रेण या पुरी निर्मिता स्वयम् ।।।।

Transliteration

ayodhyā nāma nagarī tatrāsīl loka-viśrutā | manunā mānavendreṇa yā purī nirmitā svayam ||

Translation

In that land stood the city named Ayodhyā, renowned among people—built by Manu himself, the lord of humankind.

Context

In the country called Kosala was the famous capital city of Ayodhya built by the lord of men, Manu .

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā
• Kosala
• Manu

FAQs

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

Ayodhyā is linked to Manu, emblem of law and social order; the verse frames the setting as a seat of dharma and maryādā (normative right conduct).

What is the narrative situation?

The narration moves from the realm of Kosala to its celebrated capital, Ayodhyā, establishing the epic’s royal center.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Institutional virtue: legitimacy and order rooted in tradition (Manu), suggesting governance aligned with dharma.