Shloka 1.74.2

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

विश्वामित्रे गते राजा वैदेहं मिथिलाधिपम् ।आपृष्ट्वाऽथ जगामाशु राजा दशरथ: पुरीम्।।।।

Transliteration

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

Translation

When Viśvāmitra had departed, King Daśaratha took leave of Vaideha Janaka, lord of Mithilā, and swiftly set out for his city (Ayodhyā).

Context

With the departure of Viswamitra, king Dasaratha who was the source of happiness to his subjects took leave of Janaka, king of Mithila and speedily set out for the city of Ayodhya.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Daśaratha
• Janaka (Vaideha)
• Mithilā
• Ayodhyā (implied by 'purīm' and standard context)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (propriety) is central: even a powerful king acts within dharmic etiquette—formally taking leave and honoring relationships and hosts.

What is the narrative situation?

After the wedding events and Viśvāmitra’s departure, Daśaratha respectfully parts from Janaka and begins the journey back to Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s courtesy and adherence to righteous protocol in public and diplomatic conduct.