Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 71, Shloka 7
जनककुलवर्णनम् तथा सीतोर्मिलादानम्
Janaka’s Genealogy and the Bestowal of Sita and Urmila
बृहद्रथस्य शूरोऽभून्महावीर: प्रतापवान्।महावीरस्य धृतिमान् सुधृतिस्सत्यविक्रम:।।।।
bṛhadrathasya śūro 'bhūn mahāvīraḥ pratāpavān |
mahāvīrasya dhṛtimān sudhṛtiḥ satyavikramaḥ ||
Bṛhadratha’s son was the heroic Mahāvīra, radiant with prowess. From Mahāvīra was born Sudhṛti—steadfast in resolve, whose valor stood firm in truth.
There was a great man of religion king Nimi, strongest of men and well-known in the three worlds by his own acts.
FAQs
Courage is ethically ideal when anchored in satya (truth); ‘satyavikrama’ presents valor as morally accountable strength.
The lineage continues, highlighting exemplary rulers whose qualities foreshadow the dharmic milieu of Sītā’s family.
Truth-based heroism—bravery that does not deviate from honesty and right conduct.