Shloka 6.122.14

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

Devanagari script

अद्यत्वांनिहतामित्रंदृष्टवासम्पूर्णमानसम् ।निस्तीर्णवनवासं च प्रीतिरासीत्परामम ।।।।

Transliteration

adya tvāṃ nihata-mitraṃ dṛṣṭvā sampūrṇa-mānasam | nistīrṇa-vanavāsaṃ ca prītir āsīt parā mama ||

Translation

“Today, seeing you with your foes destroyed, your heart fulfilled, and your forest-exile completed, I am filled with the highest joy.”

Context

"Today the enemies are killed, and you have completed the exile. I am fully satisfied and experiencing joyfulness on seeing you."

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Vanavāsa (forest exile)

FAQs

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

Dharma as vow-fulfillment: completing exile and restoring order after defeating adharma brings legitimate joy and closure.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha acknowledges that Rāma has finished the exile and overcome enemies, and expresses his deep satisfaction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s perseverance and commitment to duty (vrata-niṣṭhā), completing what was undertaken without deviation.