Shloka 1.69.17

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

Devanagari script

राजा च राघवौ पुत्रौ निशाम्य परिहर्षित:।।।।उवास परमप्रीतो जनकेन सुपूजित:।

Transliteration

adya sarve dhanādhyakṣā dhanam ādāya puṣkalam |

vrajantv agre suvihitā nānāratna-samanvitāḥ ||

Translation

Today, let all the treasury officers—well prepared—go on ahead, bearing abundant wealth and supplies, adorned with many kinds of gems.

Context

The king (Dasaratha) was greatly delighted on being reunited with his sons Rama and Lakshmana. Honoured by Janaka, he spent the night with supreme satisfaction.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• treasury officers (dhanādhyakṣa)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma expressed as preparedness and proper provision: a king ensures resources are organized so that duties—especially diplomatic and familial obligations—are fulfilled without disorder or neglect.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha prepares to travel to Mithilā after receiving news connected with Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa; he orders advance arrangements with wealth and valuables suitable for royal hospitality and rites.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative foresight and propriety—Daśaratha’s orderly planning to uphold royal dignity and social duty.