Shloka 1.67.3

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

Devanagari script

जनकेन समादिष्टा: सचिवा प्राविशन् पुरीम्।तद्धनु: पुरत: कृत्वा निर्जग्मु: पार्थिवाज्ञया।।।।

Transliteration

janakena samādiṣṭāḥ sacivāḥ prāviśan purīm | tad dhanuḥ purataḥ kṛtvā nirjagmuḥ pārthivājñayā ||

Translation

Commanded by Janaka, the ministers entered the city; and, placing that bow at the fore, they set out in accordance with the king’s order.

Context

Commanded by (king) Janaka, the ministers went to the city, put the bow in front of them and carried it as per the orders of the king.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• ministers
• Mithilā (city)
• the bow (Śiva’s bow/Pināka tradition)

FAQs

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

Dharma of duty in service: ministers execute the king’s lawful command with order and discipline, supporting a public rite.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka’s ministers move to retrieve and present the famed bow for display in the svayaṃvara context.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative obedience and efficiency—state functionaries act promptly and in an organized manner.