Shloka 1.66.25

शिवधनुर्न्यासकथा तथा सीतोत्पत्तिविवाहशुल्क-निश्चयः (The Bow of Śiva: Its Deposit, Sītā’s Origin, and the Prowess-Brideprice Vow)

Devanagari script

तदेतन्मुनिशार्दूल धनु: परमभास्वरम्।रामलक्ष्मणयोश्चापि दर्शयिष्यामि सुव्रत।।1.66.25।।

Transliteration

tatas saṁvatsare pūrṇe kṣayaṁ yātāni sarvaśaḥ | sādhanāni muniśreṣṭha tato ’haṁ bhṛśaduḥkhitaḥ || 1.66.22 ||

Translation

When a full year had passed, O best of sages, all resources everywhere were depleted; and then I became deeply distressed.

Context

O Sage! you are a tiger among asceties, you are faithful to your vows, I shall show this effulgent bow to your Rama and Lakshmana .

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Viśvāmitra
• Mithilā

FAQs

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

Rāja-dharma centers on the people’s welfare: Janaka’s grief reflects a ruler’s moral burden when his subjects’ livelihoods are endangered.

What is the narrative situation?

After a prolonged siege lasting a year, Mithilā’s supplies are exhausted, creating crisis and sorrow for Janaka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate responsibility—Janaka does not treat the siege as mere politics; he feels the human cost.