Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 80, Shloka 12
मर्गनिर्माणम्
Roadworks and the Royal Route Prepared for Bharata
निर्जलेषु च देशेषु खानयामासुरुत्तमान्।उदपानान्बहुविधान्वेदिकापरिमण्डितान्।।।।
nirjaleṣu ca deśeṣu khānayāmāsur uttamān |
udapānān bahuvidhān vedikāparimaṇḍitān ||
आणि निर्जल प्रदेशांत त्यांनी उत्तम विहिरी खोदून घेतल्या—पिण्याच्या पाण्यासाठी अनेक प्रकारच्या—ज्या वेदिकेसारख्या उंच चबुतऱ्यांनी व संरक्षणार्थ मातीच्या कड्यांनी सुशोभित होत्या।
In arid places, various good drinking-water-wells surrounded by dykes were dug.
FAQs
Compassionate duty: providing drinking water in arid places is a classic dharmic act, aligning governance with protection of life and alleviation of suffering.
Preparations for Bharata’s travel include digging and finishing wells where water is scarce.
Care for dependents and travelers—thoughtful provisioning that anticipates human need.