Shloka 1.67.5

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

Devanagari script

तामादाय तु मञ्जूषामायसीं यत्र तद्धनु:।सुरोपमं ते जनकमूचुर्नृपतिमन्त्रिण:।।।।

Transliteration

tām ādāya tu mañjūṣām āyasīṃ yatra tad dhanuḥ | suropamaṃ te janakam ūcur nṛpati-mantriṇaḥ ||

Translation

Having brought the iron casket in which that bow was kept, the king’s counsellors spoke to Janaka, whose majesty was like that of a god.

Context

The counsellors of the king, brought the iron casket containing the bow and said these words to Janaka comparable to a celestial:

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• ministers/counsellors
• iron casket
• the bow

FAQs

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

Dharma as reverent speech and decorum: even routine actions in sacred/royal contexts are performed with respect and proper address.

What is the narrative situation?

The bow’s container is brought; the ministers formally announce its arrival to Janaka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectful conduct within governance—ministers uphold protocol when presenting a sacred royal heirloom.