Shloka 1.69.8

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

Devanagari script

ततो राजानमासाद्य वृद्धं दशरथं नृपम्।जनको मुदितो राजा हर्षं च परमं ययौ।।।।

Transliteration

rājā ca rāghavau putrau niśāmya pariharṣitaḥ |

uvāsa paramaprīto janakena supūjitaḥ ||

Translation

And the king, seeing his sons—Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—was filled with gladness. Greatly delighted, and honored well by Janaka, he stayed there that night in deep contentment.

Context

King Janaka approached the aged ruler of men, Dasaratha, and experienced great delight.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Janaka

FAQs

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

Dharma as familial harmony and rightful hospitality: reunion within the family and respectful honoring between kings supports social righteousness and peace.

What is the narrative situation?

After meeting in Mithilā, Daśaratha sees Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa and, honored by Janaka, rests there satisfied.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and contentment in Daśaratha; generosity and respect in Janaka.