Shloka 6.122.5

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

Devanagari script

आश्वास्यभरतंदीनंकौसल्यां च यशस्विनीम् ।कैकेयीं च सुमित्रां च दृष्टवालक्ष्मणमातरम् ।।6.122.4।।प्राप्यराज्यमयोध्यायांनन्दयित्वासुहृज्जनम् ।इक्ष्वाकूणांकुलेवंशंस्थापयित्वामहाबल ।।6.122.5।।इष्टवातुरगमेधेनप्राप्यचानुत्तमंयशः ।ब्राह्मणेभ्योधनंदत्त्वात्रिदिवंगन्तुमर्हसि ।।6.122.6।।

Transliteration

prāpya rājyaṃ ayodhyāyāṃ nandayitvā suhṛjjanam |

ikṣvākūṇāṃ kule vaṃśaṃ sthāpayitvā mahābala ||

Translation

Having attained sovereignty in Ayodhyā, gladdening friends and well-wishers, and firmly establishing the Ikṣvāku lineage in its royal tradition, O mighty one,

Context

"Comforting piteous Bharata, illustrious Kausalya and Kaikeyi too, seeing Lakshmana's mother Sumithra, and attaining sovereignty, make relatives happy. Establishing Ikshvaku race, conducting horse sacrifice and satisfying the Lord attain highest renown by giving wealth in charity to brahmins. You, who are endowed with mighty prowess, deserve to go to heaven", said Lord Maheswara.

Characters & Entities

• Mahādeva
• Rāma
• Ayodhyā
• Ikṣvāku dynasty

FAQs

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

Rājadharma: kingship is not personal enjoyment but public welfare—bringing joy to allies and stability to the dynasty and realm.

What is the narrative situation?

The verse continues the instruction about Rāma’s post-war responsibilities: returning to Ayodhyā, assuming rule, and stabilizing the kingdom.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible governance—steadfastness (dhṛti) and commitment to social order.