Shloka 6.122.1

दशरथदर्शनम् — Dasharatha’s Epiphany and Benedictions (Sarga 122)

Devanagari script

एतच्छ्रुत्वाशुभंवाक्यंराघवेणानुभाषितम् ।ततश्शुभतरंवाक्यंव्याजहारमहेश्वरः ।।।।

Transliteration

etac chrutvā śubhaṃ vākyaṃ rāghaveṇānubhāṣitam | tataḥ śubhataraṃ vākyaṃ vyājahāra maheśvaraḥ ||

Translation

Hearing Rāghava’s gracious and auspicious reply, Maheśvara then spoke words even more auspicious.

Context

On hearing the sweet reply of Raghava, Lord Maheswara delivered an auspicious message.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Maheśvara (Śiva)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as reverent, auspicious speech in response to righteous conduct—goodness is met with a higher blessing.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s fitting reply, Śiva (Maheśvara) responds by delivering an even more auspicious message, marking divine approval of the dhārmic outcome of the war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and propriety in speech (maryādā in conduct) are highlighted as drawing divine benediction.