Shloka 1.8.24

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

Devanagari script

तासां तेनातिकान्तेन वचनेन सुवर्चसाम्।मुखपद्मान्यशोभन्त पद्मानीव हिमात्यये।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sumantras tvaritaṃ gatvā tvarita-vikramaḥ |

samānayat sa tān sarvān samastān veda-pāragān ||

Translation

Thereupon Sumantra—swift in action—went at once and brought back all those learned brahmins, masters of the Vedas.

Context

On listening to these exceedingly charming words, their bright countenances shone resplendent like lotuses after the departure of winter.ইত্যার্ষে শ্রীমদ্রামাযণে বাল্মীকীয আদিকাব্যে বালকাণ্ডে অষ্টমস্সর্গ:৷৷Thus ends the eighth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Veda-knowing Brahmins (veda-pāraga)

FAQs

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

Faithful execution of one’s assigned duty (sevā-dharma): Sumantra promptly fulfills the king’s lawful command.

What is the narrative situation?

After being instructed, Sumantra hastens to gather the Veda-versed Brahmins needed for the forthcoming sacrifice.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s efficiency, loyalty, and readiness to serve righteous royal purposes.