Shloka 6.128.3

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

अयोध्यांत्वरितोगत्वाशीघ्रंप्लवगसत्तम ।जानीहिकछचित्कुशलीजनोनृपतिमन्दिरे ।।।।

Transliteration

na hi te rājaputraṃ taṃ cīra-kṛṣṇājināmbaram |

paribhoktuṃ vyavasyanti paurā vai dharma-vatsalāḥ ||6.128.34||

Translation

For the citizens, devoted to dharma, did not resolve to indulge in enjoyments—when their prince himself wore bark-cloth and dark antelope-skin.

Context

"Chief of monkeys! Going quickly to the king's mansion in Ayodhya try to find out about the wellbeing of the people."

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Citizens of Ayodhyā (Paurāḥ)
• Ayodhyā (implied)

FAQs

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

Public morality mirrors leadership: when the ruler embraces restraint for righteousness, the community voluntarily aligns its conduct with dharma rather than pleasure.

What is the narrative situation?

The text describes Ayodhyā’s citizens adopting austerity because Bharata lives austerely while serving as regent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s exemplary self-denial (indriya-nigraha), which inspires dharmic conduct in society.