Shloka 1.67.24

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

Devanagari script

भवतोऽनुमते ब्रह्मन् शीघ्रं गच्छन्तु मन्त्रिण:।मम कौशिक भद्रं ते अयोध्यां त्वरिता रथै:।।।।

Transliteration

bhavato ’numate brahman śīghraṃ gacchantu mantriṇaḥ | mama kauśika bhadraṃ te ayodhyāṃ tvaritā rathaiḥ ||

Translation

O Brahman, O Kauśika—may auspiciousness attend you. With your consent, let my ministers depart at once for Ayodhyā in swift chariots.

Context

O Brahmarshi Kausika, be blessed! With your consent my ministers will take the chariots to Ayodhya immediately.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Viśvāmitra
• Kauśika
• Ayodhyā
• ministers

FAQs

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

Dharma as respectful procedure: Janaka acts through proper consent and counsel, honoring the sage’s authority and maintaining righteous royal conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s feat with the bow becomes imminent/decisive, Janaka prepares to summon Daśaratha by sending ministers quickly to Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s humility and propriety—he seeks Viśvāmitra’s approval and uses orderly governance rather than impulsive command.