Shloka 1.74.12

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

राज्ञो दशरथस्यैतच्छ्रुत्वा वाक्यं महानृषि:।।।।उवाच मधुरां वाणीं श्रूयतामस्य यत्फलम्।

Transliteration

viśvāmitre gate rājā vaidehaṃ mithilādhipam | āpṛṣṭvā ’tha jagāmāśu rājā daśarathaḥ purīm ||

Translation

After Viśvāmitra had departed, King Daśaratha took leave of Vaideha Janaka, the lord of Mithilā, and quickly set out for his own city, Ayodhyā.

Context

To these words of king Dasaratha the great ascetic Vasishta replied in a gentle voice, "I shall tell you the consequences Listen!".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Daśaratha
• Janaka (Vaideha)
• Mithilā
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Maryādā (propriety): the king follows proper etiquette by formally taking leave of his host-king before departing, reflecting disciplined conduct and respect.

What is the narrative situation?

After the wedding events and with Viśvāmitra’s departure, Daśaratha respectfully bids farewell to Janaka and begins the return journey to Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s courtesy and kingly decorum—acting in accordance with social and royal dharma.