Shloka 1.70.8

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

Devanagari script

तद्वृत्तं नृपति श्शृत्वा दूतश्रेष्ठैर्महाबलै:।अज्ञायाऽथ नरेन्द्रस्य आजगाम कुशध्वज:।।1.70.8।।

Transliteration

tad vṛttaṃ nṛpatiḥ śrutvā dūtaśreṣṭhair mahābalaiḥ |

ājñāyātha narendrasya ājagāma kuśadhvajaḥ || 1.70.8 ||

Translation

Having heard those events from the best of messengers—men of great strength—Kuśadhvaja, understanding the king’s command, set out to go to him.

Context

Kusadhwaja having heard the events from the loyal, mighty messengers set out for Mithila in compliance with the request of the king (Janaka).

Characters & Entities

• Kuśadhvaja
• Janaka
• Messengers (dūta)

FAQs

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

Dharma as responsiveness to rightful summons: Kuśadhvaja honors royal and familial obligation by promptly acting on Janaka’s request.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving the report, Kuśadhvaja prepares to go to Mithilā to participate in the proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for duty and readiness to support righteous family decisions.