Shloka 1.7.14

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

Devanagari script

सुवाससस्सुवेषाश्च ते च सर्वे सुशीलिन: ।हितार्थं च नरेन्द्रस्य जाग्रतो नयचक्षुषा ।।।।

Transliteration

suvāsasaḥ suveṣāś ca te ca sarve suśīlinaḥ | hitārthaṃ ca narendrasya jāgrato nayacakṣuṣā ||

Translation

All were well-clothed and well-adorned, of excellent character; with the wisdom of polity as their eyes, they stayed ever vigilant for the king’s welfare.

Context

They all were well-dressed in fine clothes. They possessed good character with an eye on justice and vigilant about the king's welfare.

Characters & Entities

• Narendra (king, i.e., Daśaratha)
• Naya (policy/ethical statecraft)

FAQs

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

Dharma in administration requires constant vigilance guided by naya (ethical policy), not mere appearance—outer order should reflect inner character and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The description continues, portraying ministers whose refinement and discipline support stable kingship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and principled judgment—seeing governance through the ‘eye’ of naya.