Shloka 4.18.9

वाली–रामसंवादः (Rama’s Justification to Vali on Rājadharma)

Devanagari script

तस्य धर्मकृतादेशा वयमन्ये च पार्थिवाः।चरामो वसुधां कृत्स्नां धर्मसन्तानमिच्छवः।।

Transliteration

tasya dharmakṛtādeśā vayam anye ca pārthivāḥ | carāmo vasudhāṃ kṛtsnāṃ dharmasantānam icchavaḥ ||

Translation

Receiving his commands framed by dharma, we and other kings range over the whole earth, desiring the continuance and flourishing of dharma.

Context

'Following his command, in confirmity with dharma we and the other kings also move all over the entire world desirous of promoting dharma.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata (implied)
• Other kings (pārthivāḥ)
• Earth (vasudhā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained institutionally through righteous leadership and coordinated action by rulers who prioritize dharma’s continuity over personal gain.

What is the narrative situation?

The speech describes how kings operate under a dharma-aligned sovereign order, presenting an ideal of righteous administration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Commitment to dharma’s protection and propagation (dharmasantānam) as a shared royal duty.