Shloka 1.6.24

अयोध्यावर्णनम् — Description of Ayodhya under Daśaratha

Devanagari script

विन्ध्यपर्वतजैर्मत्तै: पूर्णा हैमवतैरपि ।मदान्वितैरतिबलैर्मातङ्गै: पर्वतोपमै: ।।1.6.23।। ऐरावतकुलीनैश्च महापद्मकुलैस्तथा ।अञ्जनादपि निष्पन्नैर्वामनादपि च द्विपैः ।।1.6.24।।

Transliteration

airāvatakulīnaiś ca mahāpadmakulais tathā |

añjanād api niṣpannair vāmanād api ca dvipaiḥ || 1.6.24 ||

Translation

It was also filled with elephants of noble lineages—those of Airāvata’s stock, of the Mahāpadma line, and those bred from Anjana and from Vāmana as well.

Context

It was full of intoxicated elephants born in Vindhya mountains, elephants of enormous strength looking like mountains and born in the Himalayas. Elephants of good breed hailing from the family of Airavata (Indra's vehicle), Mahapadma, Anjana and Vamana.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā
• Airāvata
• Mahāpadma
• Anjana (diggaja name in tradition)
• Vāmana (elephant name in tradition)
• elephants (dvipa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is implied through the picture of ordered prosperity: noble resources (fine elephant breeds) are part of a well-maintained kingdom that can protect and serve society.

What is the narrative situation?

The poet specifies renowned elephant lineages to highlight Ayodhyā’s exceptional wealth and royal capacity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Royal stewardship: the kingdom’s excellence is shown in careful acquisition and maintenance of high-quality assets.