Shloka 1.70.43

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

Devanagari script

नाभागस्य बभूवाज: अजाद्दशरथोऽभवत्।अस्माद्दशरथाज्जातौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।।1.70.43।।

Transliteration

nābhāgasya babhūvājaḥ | ajād daśaratho 'bhavat |

asmād daśarathāj jātau bhrātarau rāmalakṣmaṇau || 1.70.43 ||

Translation

From Nābhāga was born Aja; from Aja was born Daśaratha; and from that Daśaratha were born the two brothers, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Nabhaga's son was Aja. Aja was the father of Dasaratha and Dasaratha, the father of Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Nābhāga
• Aja
• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as continuity of righteous kingship: the verse emphasizes legitimate lineage and the inherited obligation to uphold truth and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

In Mithilā, the Ikṣvāku genealogy is being recited to establish Rāma’s and Lakṣmaṇa’s noble descent in the context of arranging marriage alliances.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Royal integrity and legitimacy—qualities implied by a clear, truthful account of descent (satya in genealogical testimony).