Shloka 1.52.8

वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं (Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu)

Devanagari script

कच्चित्ते सम्भृता भृत्या: कच्चित्तिष्ठन्ति शासने।कच्चित्ते विजितास्सर्वे रिपवो रिपुसूदन ।।।।

Transliteration

kaccit te sambhṛtā bhṛtyāḥ kaccit tiṣṭhanti śāsane | kaccit te vijitāḥ sarve ripavo ripusūdana ||

Translation

Are your servants well provided for, and do they remain obedient to your rule? O slayer of foes, have you subdued all your enemies?

Context

Are your servants provided well with their requirements? Do they abide by your command? O Destroyer of foes! have all your enemies been conquered ?

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Rajadharma: a ruler must ensure the welfare of dependents (servants) and maintain disciplined administration, while also protecting the realm from enemies.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha is inquiring about King Daśaratha’s statecraft—how he maintains his staff, enforces his commands, and secures the kingdom.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible kingship: care for subordinates, firmness in governance, and protective strength against hostile forces.