Shloka 1.8.10

अष्टमः सर्गः — Daśaratha Resolves on the Aśvamedha (Horse-Sacrifice) for Progeny

Devanagari script

ततस्साध्विति तद्वाक्यं ब्राह्मणा: प्रत्यपूजयन्।वसिष्ठप्रमुखास्सर्वे पार्थिवस्य मुखाच्च्युतम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas sādhu iti tadvākyaṃ brāhmaṇāḥ pratyapūjayan | vasiṣṭhapramukhāḥ sarve pārthivasya mukhāc cyutam || 1.8.10 ||

Translation

Then all the brahmins, with Vasiṣṭha at their head, praised those words that had issued from the king’s mouth, saying, “Well spoken!”

Context

The brahmins along with Vasishta in the forefront extolled the king's decision,exclaiming, 'Well, Well'.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Vasiṣṭha
• brahmins (brāhmaṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is strengthened when royal intent is validated by learned, righteous counsel; wise approval safeguards the king’s actions from mere personal desire.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha expresses a decision (regarding the means to obtain sons), and the assembled brahmins endorse it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Teachability and respect for dharmic authority—Daśaratha acts in alignment with priestly guidance rather than unilateral will.