Shloka 1.69.15

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

Devanagari script

धर्मिष्ठं च यशस्यं च वचनं सत्यवादिन:।।।।श्रुत्वा विदेहाधिपति: परं विस्मयमागत:।।

Transliteration

dharmiṣṭhaṁ ca yaśasyaṁ ca vacanaṁ satyavādinaḥ |

śrutvā videhādhipatiḥ paraṁ vismayam āgataḥ || 1.69.15 ||

Translation

Hearing the words of that truth-speaker—so righteous and so glory-bestowing—the lord of Videha was filled with the greatest wonder and admiration.

Context

Janaka was filled with extreme admiration to hear one who was truthful, righteous and famous (this Dasaratha).

Characters & Entities

• Janaka (Videhādhipati)
• Daśaratha (satyavādin)

FAQs

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

Satya as the root of dharma and honor: truthful speech that aligns with righteousness naturally generates esteem and lasting fame.

What is the narrative situation?

After Daśaratha agrees to proceed according to Janaka’s dharmic direction, Janaka reacts with admiration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s satya and dharma-niṣṭhā (commitment to truth and righteousness), recognized even by another great king.