Shloka 1.71.13

जनककुलवर्णनम् तथा सीतोर्मिलादानम् (Janaka’s Genealogy and the Bestowal of Sita and Urmila)

Devanagari script

तस्य पुत्रद्वयं जज्ञे धर्मज्ञस्य महात्मन:।ज्येष्ठोऽहमनुजो भ्राता मम वीर: कुशध्वज:।।।।

Transliteration

tasya putradvayaṃ jajñe dharmajñasya mahātmanaḥ |

jyeṣṭho ’ham anujo bhrātā mama vīraḥ kuśadhvajaḥ ||

Translation

To that great-souled king—knower of dharma—two sons were born: I am the elder, and my younger brother is the valiant Kuśadhvaja.

Context

Hrasvaroma, was a religious king. He was a great soul. Of his two sons. I am theeldest and valiant Kusadhwaja is my younger brother.

Characters & Entities

• Hrasvaromā
• Janaka
• Kuśadhvaja

FAQs

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

Dharma is linked to rightful lineage and responsibility: identifying oneself truthfully (satya) and acknowledging familial roles is part of ethical conduct, especially in solemn rites like marriage alliances.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka identifies himself and his brother within the genealogy he is presenting to Vasiṣṭha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful self-identification and respect for dharmic order in family hierarchy (elder/younger roles).