Shloka 1.70.14

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

Devanagari script

मंत्रिश्रेष्ठवच श्शृत्वा राजा सर्षिगणस्तदा।।1.70.14।।सबंधुरगमत्तत्र जनको यत्र वर्तते।

Transliteration

mantri-śreṣṭha-vacaḥ śrutvā rājā sarṣi-gaṇas tadā || 1.70.14 || sa-bandhur agamat tatra janako yatra vartate |

Translation

Hearing the words of the foremost minister, the king then went—together with groups of ṛṣis and with his kinsmen—to where Janaka was waiting.

Context

King Dasaratha on hearing the words of the best of the counsellors reached the placewhere Janaka was waiting with hosts of rishis and relations.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Janaka
• ṛṣis
• kinsmen/relatives

FAQs

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

Dharma is communal and consultative: kings act in the presence of sages and elders, ensuring decisions align with righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha accepts the invitation and proceeds to Janaka with sages and relatives.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for wise counsel and readiness to engage in dharmic proceedings.