Shloka 1.66.3

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

Devanagari script

भगवन् स्वागतं तेऽस्तु किं करोमि तवानघ।भवानाज्ञापयतु मामाज्ञाप्यो भवता ह्यहम्।।1.66.3।।

Transliteration

tato bhagnā nṛpatayo hanyamānā diśo yayuḥ | avīryā vīryasandigdhāḥ sāmātyāḥ pāpakarmaṇaḥ || 1.66.24 ||

Translation

Then the kings—wicked in deed—were struck down, broken in spirit, and fled in all directions along with their ministers, their courage failing and their valor in doubt.

Context

"Welcome, O Venerable one! O Irreproachable one! what can I do for you? Worthy of being commanded, I seek your orders.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Viśvāmitra
• Kings (unnamed)
• Ministers

FAQs

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

Adharma collapses under its own weight: aggression rooted in pride leads to defeat and disgrace, reinforcing that power without righteousness is unstable.

What is the narrative situation?

With divine-backed strength, Janaka’s side routs the besieging kings; they flee with their ministers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective firmness—defense of the realm is portrayed as legitimate when resisting unjust oppression.