Shloka 1.8.12

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

Devanagari script

सर्वथा प्राप्स्यसे पुत्रानभिप्रेतांश्च पार्थिव।यस्य ते धार्मिकी बुद्धिरियं पुत्रार्थमागता।।।।

Transliteration

sarvathā prāpsyase putrān abhipretāṃś ca pārthiva | yasya te dhārmikī buddhir iyaṃ putrārtham āgatā || 1.8.12 ||

Translation

O King, you will surely obtain the sons you desire, for this intention of yours—seeking offspring—has arisen as a righteous resolve in accord with dharma.

Context

'O king, the wish that arose in your mind is just and right. You will definitely obtain sons as desired by you.'

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• brahmins
• sons (putra)

FAQs

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

Right intention aligned with dharma is affirmed as efficacious; when desire is disciplined by righteousness, it becomes worthy of fulfillment.

What is the narrative situation?

After approving the king’s plan, the priests bless and reassure Daśaratha that he will obtain sons because his resolve is dharmic.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharmic resolve (buddhi) and faith in righteous means—Daśaratha’s aim is portrayed as legitimate and ethically grounded.