Shloka 1.67.26

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

Devanagari script

मुनिगुप्तौ च काकुत्स्थौ कथयन्तु नृपाय वै।प्रीयमाणं तु राजानमानयन्तु सुशीघ्रगा:।।।।

Transliteration

muniguptau ca kākutsthau kathayantu nṛpāya vai | prīyamāṇaṃ tu rājānam ānayantu suśīghragāḥ ||

Translation

Let them tell the king that the two Kakutsthas are under the sage’s protection; and let swift messengers bring the king here at once, delighted by the news.

Context

The welfare of the descendant of Kausika (Rama and Lakshmana) under the protection of sage (Viswamitra) be reported to the king. The king who will be happy to hear thisbe brought here by swift-footed men".

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Daśaratha
• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Kakutstha lineage

FAQs

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

Dharma of guardianship and trust: the princes are safeguarded under the muni’s care, and this protection is communicated as a mark of responsible conduct and reassurance.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka instructs that Daśaratha be informed of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa’s well-being under Viśvāmitra and be brought swiftly to Mithilā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s considerate diplomacy—he anticipates a father’s concern and sends comforting, truthful information to bring Daśaratha with a joyful heart.