Shloka 1.67.25

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

Devanagari script

राजानं प्रश्रितैर्वाक्यैरानयन्तु पुरं मम।प्रदानं वीर्यशुल्काया: कथयन्तु च सर्वश:।।।।

Transliteration

rājānaṃ praśritair vākyair ānayantu puraṃ mama | pradānaṃ vīryaśulkāyāḥ kathayantu ca sarvaśaḥ ||

Translation

Let them, with reverent words, bring the king to my city; and let them explain fully the offering of Sītā to Rāma—she who is the “bride-price of valor”.

Context

That Sita, the reward of prowess is to be given to Rama be reventially communicated in detail to king Dasaratha and he may be conveyed here.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Daśaratha
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Mithilā
• ministers

FAQs

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

Dharma in marriage arrangements: the bride’s hand is offered according to a publicly declared condition, communicated truthfully and respectfully to all concerned parties.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka orders his ministers to invite Daśaratha and to report in detail that Sītā is to be given to Rāma as the rightful outcome of the contest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s commitment to satya (truthfulness) and transparency—he ensures the decision is conveyed fully and ceremonially, not privately or ambiguously.