Shloka 1.9.13

ऋश्यशृङ्गानयनकथा — The Account of Bringing Ṛśyaśṛṅga (and the Remedy for Drought)

Devanagari script

तेषां तु वचनं श्रुत्वा राजा चिन्तां प्रपत्स्यते ।केनोपायेन वै शक्य इहानेतुं स वीर्यवान् ।।।।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ tu vacanaṃ śrutvā rājā cintāṃ prapatsyate | kenopāyena vai śakya ihānētuṃ sa vīryavān ||

Translation

Hearing their words, the king fell into anxious reflection: “By what means can that powerful sage be brought here?”

Context

On hearing their words, the king in a thoughtful mood said, 'How can the mighty sage be brought here'?

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Ṛśyaśṛṅga

FAQs

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

Dharma includes careful means (upāya) consistent with righteousness: even a good end must be pursued thoughtfully, respecting the sage’s power and autonomy.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha accepts the recommendation but worries about the practical and ethical challenge of inviting a great ascetic to court.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Caution and discernment: he does not rush; he weighs feasibility and the right approach.