Shloka 1.7.13

अमात्य-गुणवर्णनम् (The Virtues of Daśaratha’s Ministers and the Order of Governance)

Devanagari script

कश्चिन्न दुष्टस्तत्रासीत्परदाररतो नर: ।प्रशान्तं सर्वमेवासीद्राष्ट्रं पुरवरं च तत् ।।।।

Transliteration

kaścin na duṣṭas tatrāsīt paradārarato naraḥ | praśāntaṃ sarvam evāsīd rāṣṭraṃ puravaraṃ ca tat ||

Translation

In that realm there was not even one wicked man, nor any who lusted after another’s wife; the whole kingdom—along with its excellent capital—remained tranquil and well-ordered.

Context

In that kingdom no one was wicked or enamoured of others' wives. Serenity prevailed over the entire kingdom including the city of excellence.

Characters & Entities

• Kingdom (rāṣṭra)
• Capital city (puravara, contextually Ayodhyā)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (moral boundaries) and self-restraint uphold social peace; fidelity and the rejection of exploitation are foundations of a tranquil state.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator emphasizes the kingdom’s serenity by noting the absence of both criminal wickedness and sexual misconduct.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and respect for others’ households—ethical restraint as a civic virtue.