Shloka 4.57.6

सम्पाति–अङ्गदसंवादः / Sampati and Angada: Genealogy, Jatayu, and the Search Vow

Devanagari script

तस्यैव च मम भ्रातुस्सखा दशरथः कथम्।।।।यस्य रामः प्रियः पुत्रो ज्येष्ठो गुरुजनप्रियः।

Transliteration

tasyaiva ca mama bhrātuḥ sakhā daśarathaḥ katham | yasya rāmaḥ priyaḥ putro jyeṣṭho gurujana-priyaḥ ||

Translation

And how did Daśaratha become a friend of that very brother of mine—Daśaratha whose beloved eldest son is Rāma, dear to all elders?

Context

'How did Dasaratha develop friendship with my brother? I hear that Rama who is the favourite first-born of Dasaratha has endeared himself to all elders.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti
• Jaṭāyu
• Daśaratha
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected in noble friendship and in being 'gurujana-priya'—earning the trust of elders through right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampāti, connecting identities, asks how Jaṭāyu was allied with King Daśaratha and notes Rāma’s esteemed status.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s quality of being beloved by elders (reverence, restraint, and propriety).