Shloka 1.70.11

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

Devanagari script

गच्छ मन्त्रिपते शीघ्रमैक्ष्वाकुममितप्रभम्।।1.70.11।।आत्मजैस्सह दुर्धर्षमानयस्व समन्त्रिणम्।

Transliteration

gaccha mantri-pate śīghram aikṣvākum amita-prabham || 1.70.11 || ātmajaiḥ saha durdharṣam ānayasva sa-mantriṇam |

Translation

“O leader among ministers, go quickly and bring the Ikṣvāku king, the invincible Daśaratha—of immeasurable splendour—together with his sons and his ministers.”

Context

"O Foremost among counsellors, go speedily and bring along with his ministers and sons the invincible Dasaratha of the Ikshvakus dynasty whose splendour is immeasurable".

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Sudāmāna
• Daśaratha
• Ikṣvāku dynasty

FAQs

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

Respectful, proper invitation and protocol between kings is part of rajadharma—communication is formal, timely, and inclusive of elders and ministers.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka orders his envoy to bring Daśaratha (with sons and ministers) to Mithilā for the impending royal proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s adherence to royal decorum and thoroughness in arranging a dharmic assembly.