Shloka 16
वैवाहिकसंबन्ध
निश्चयः / Fixing the Mithila–Ayodhya Marital Alliance
यथा दशरथस्येयं तथाऽयोध्या पुरी मम।प्रभुत्वे नास्ति सन्देहो यथार्हं कर्तुमर्हथ।।।।
yathā daśarathasye 'yaṃ tathā 'yodhyā purī mama | prabhutve nāsti sandeho yathārhaṃ kartum arhatha ||
जैसे यह नगरी दशरथ की है, वैसे ही अयोध्या मेरी है। अधिकार में कोई संदेह नहीं; अतः जो उचित हो, जैसा आप उचित समझें, वैसा कीजिए।
"Dasaratha has right on the city of Ayodhya as much as I have on this. This right is unquestionable. So do whatever you think right".
FAQs
Dharma is fairness and truth in political relations: Janaka clearly acknowledges equal legitimacy of sovereignty, preventing rivalry and ensuring righteous cooperation.
Janaka reassures the sages and the Ayodhyā party that authority and decision-making can proceed without dispute, enabling the marriage arrangements smoothly.
Integrity and statesmanship—Janaka speaks plainly (satya) and promotes concord through equitable recognition of rights.