Shloka 1.6.22

अयोध्यावर्णनम् — Description of Ayodhya under Daśaratha

Devanagari script

काम्भोजविषये जातैर्बाह्लीकैश्च हयोत्तमै: ।वनायुजैर्नदीजैश्च पूर्णा हरिहयोत्तमै:।।1.6.22।।

Transliteration

kāmbhojaviṣaye jātair bāhlīkaiś ca hayottamaiḥ |

vanāyujair nadījaiś ca pūrṇā harihayottamaiḥ || 1.6.22 ||

Translation

It was well supplied with superb horses—born in the lands of Kāmboja and Bāhlīka, and also from Vanāyu and the river countries—excellent steeds, the finest of ‘hari’ horses.

Context

The city was full of excellent horses born in the regions of Kambhoja, Bahlika, Vanayu and Sindhu, similar to that of Indra's horse (called Ucchaisrava).

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā
• Kāmboja
• Bāhlīka
• Vanāyu
• Sindhu/river-region (implied by nadīja)

FAQs

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

Righteous rule includes responsible maintenance of state resources: strong logistics (fine horses) supports protection of citizens and the enforcement of lawful order.

What is the narrative situation?

Ayodhyā’s prosperity and military readiness are described through its famed horse stock sourced from renowned regions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative competence: the implied virtue of the kingdom is organized abundance—resources gathered and maintained for stability and defense.