Shloka 1.67.22

शिवधनुर्दर्शनं—रामेण धनुर्भङ्गश्च (The Showing of Śiva’s Bow and Rama’s Breaking of It)

Devanagari script

जनकानां कुले कीर्तिमाहरिष्यति मे सुता।सीता भर्तारमासाद्य रामं दशरथात्मजम्।।।।

Transliteration

janakānāṃ kule kīrtim āhariṣyati me sutā | sītā bhartāram āsādya rāmaṃ daśarathātmajam ||

Translation

By gaining Rāma, Daśaratha’s son, as her husband, my daughter Sītā will bring glory to the lineage of the Janakas.

Context

By receiving Rama, son of Dasaratha, as her husband, my daughter Sita will bring glory to my dynasty.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Janaka lineage (Janakāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma as marriage aligned with merit: a spouse is chosen through proven worth, and the union is framed as uplifting family honor through righteous partnership.

What is the narrative situation?

After the feat, Janaka declares that Sītā’s marriage to Rāma will enhance his dynasty’s renown.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s commitment to dharmic alliance—valuing character and capability as the basis for a royal marriage.