Shloka 1.71.3

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

Devanagari script

राजाऽभूत् त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुत स्स्वेन कर्मणा।निमि: परमधर्मात्मा सर्वसत्त्ववतां वर:।।।।

Transliteration

bṛhadrathasya śūro 'bhūn mahāvīraḥ pratāpavān |

mahāvīrasya dhṛtimān sudhṛtiḥ satyavikramaḥ ||

Translation

Bṛhadratha’s son was the heroic Mahāvīra, radiant with prowess. From Mahāvīra was born Sudhṛti—steadfast in resolve, whose valor stood firm in truth.

Context

There was a great man of religion king Nimi, strongest of men and well-known in the three worlds by his own acts.

Characters & Entities

• Bṛhadratha
• Mahāvīra
• Sudhṛti

FAQs

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

Courage is ethically ideal when anchored in satya (truth); ‘satyavikrama’ presents valor as morally accountable strength.

What is the narrative situation?

The lineage continues, highlighting exemplary rulers whose qualities foreshadow the dharmic milieu of Sītā’s family.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truth-based heroism—bravery that does not deviate from honesty and right conduct.