Shloka 1.72.7

वैवाहिकसंबन्ध-निश्चयः / Fixing the Mithila–Ayodhya Marital Alliance

Devanagari script

पुत्रा दशरथस्येमे रूपयौवनशालिन:।लोकपालोपमास्सर्वे देवतुल्यपराक्रमा:।।।।

Transliteration

putrā daśarathasyeme rūpayauvanaśālinaḥ | lokapālopamāḥ sarve devatulyaparākramāḥ ||

Translation

These sons of Daśaratha, radiant with beauty and youth, all resemble the guardians of the world, and their valor is godlike.

Context

Bestowed with youth and beauty, these sons of Dasaratha resemble kings in defending the worlds and gods in valour.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• Lokapālas

FAQs

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

Kṣatriya-dharma is implied: rulers must protect the world like the Lokapālas; valor is praised as legitimate when aligned with guardianship and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

In support of the proposed alliances, the Ikṣvāku princes are publicly extolled for qualities that make them worthy grooms.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective leadership and disciplined valor—strength used in service of order (maryādā) and public welfare.