Shloka 1.70.10

वंशवर्णनम् तथा विवाहप्रार्थना — Genealogy of the Ikshvaku Line and the Proposal for Marriage

Devanagari script

उपविष्टावुभौ तौ तु भ्रातरावतितेजसौ।।1.70.10।।प्रेषयामासतुर्वीरौ मन्त्रिश्रेष्ठं सुदामनम्।

Transliteration

upaviṣṭāv ubhau tau tu bhrātarāv atitejasau || 1.70.10 || preṣayāmāsatur vīrau mantri-śreṣṭhaṃ sudāmanam |

Translation

Seated together, the two radiant heroic brothers dispatched Sudāmāna, the foremost of ministers.

Context

The two heroic brothers endowed with great splendour seated beside each other, despatched Sudamana the wisest of ministers (to Dasaratha).

Characters & Entities

• Sudāmāna

FAQs

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

Dharma includes orderly state conduct: important matters are handled through qualified ministers and proper delegation.

What is the narrative situation?

A formal envoy is sent to initiate contact and summon Daśaratha for the next proceedings in Mithilā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative prudence—choosing the best counselor for a sensitive royal mission.