Shloka 1.67.6

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

Devanagari script

इदं धनुर्वरं राजन् पूजितं सर्वराजभि:।मिथिलाधिप राजेन्द्र दर्शनीयं यदिच्छसि।।।।

Transliteration

idaṃ dhanur-varaṃ rājan pūjitaṃ sarva-rājabhiḥ | mithilādhipa rājendra darśanīyaṃ yad icchasi ||

Translation

O King, lord of Mithilā, best of rulers—here is that excellent bow, honoured by all kings, which you wish to show.

Context

'O Indra among kings! O lord of Mithila! here is the great bow, worshipped by all kings,which you intend to show (to Rama)'.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Mithilā
• the bow
• kings (collective)

FAQs

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

Dharma of honoring sacred heritage: a revered object is treated with veneration, and public actions proceed with formal acknowledgment.

What is the narrative situation?

Ministers present the famed bow and confirm it is the very one Janaka intends to show for the contest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and fidelity to tradition—maintaining continuity of worship and respect accorded by prior kings.