Shloka 1.9.7

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

Devanagari script

एतस्मिन्नेव काले तु रोमपाद: प्रतापवान्।अङ्गेषु प्रथितो राजा भविष्यति महाबल:।। ।।

Transliteration

atha hṛṣṭo daśarathaḥ sumantraṃ pratyabhāṣata |

yatharśyaśṛṅgas tv ānīto vistareṇa tvayocyatām ||

Translation

Then Daśaratha, pleased, addressed Sumantra: “Tell me in detail by what means Ṛśyaśṛṅga was brought.”

Context

At this time a powerful king Romapada, mighty and celebrated would be living in the country of Anga.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Sumantra
• Ṛśyaśṛṅga
• Romapāda (implied by context)

FAQs

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

Responsible action begins with clear inquiry: Daśaratha seeks full knowledge before undertaking a dharmic course to secure heirs.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing the prophecy, Daśaratha requests a detailed account of the precedent—how Ṛśyaśṛṅga was previously brought from the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and deliberation (vicāra): the king does not act rashly but asks for particulars to align means with dharma.