Shloka 1.69.11

एकोनसप्ततितमः सर्गः — Daśaratha’s Departure to Videha and Marriage Arrangements

Devanagari script

दिष्ट्या मे निर्जिता विघ्ना दिष्ट्या मे पूजितं कुलम्।।।।राघवै स्सह सम्बन्धाद्वीर्यश्रेष्ठैर्महात्मभि:।

Transliteration

diṣṭyā me nirjitā vighnā diṣṭyā me pūjitaṁ kulam |

rāghavaiḥ saha sambandhād vīryaśreṣṭhair mahātmabhiḥ || 1.69.11 ||

Translation

By good fortune my obstacles have been overcome; by good fortune my lineage has been honored through alliance with the Rāghavas—great-souled men, foremost in valor.

Context

By the grace of god, I have overcome all impediments. By the grace of God my race has been honoured through alliance with the house of the Raghus distinguished by their valour.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Rāghavas (Raghu dynasty)
• Daśaratha
• Rāma (implied within Rāghavas)

FAQs

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

Dharma of kula and saṅbandha (lineage and alliance): marriage is treated as a sacred, society-stabilizing bond that honors families when formed with worthy, virtuous partners.

What is the narrative situation?

In the marriage preparations, Janaka expresses gratitude that impediments have cleared and that his house is honored by connection with the Rāghavas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and humility—Janaka attributes success to grace (diṣṭyā) rather than mere personal power.