Valmiki Ramayana 1.71.13 — Bala Kanda, Sarga 71, Shloka 13
जनककुलवर्णनम् तथा सीतोर्मिलादानम्
Janaka’s Genealogy and the Bestowal of Sita and Urmila
तस्य पुत्रद्वयं जज्ञे धर्मज्ञस्य महात्मन:।ज्येष्ठोऽहमनुजो भ्राता मम वीर: कुशध्वज:।।।।
tasya putradvayaṃ jajñe dharmajñasya mahātmanaḥ |
jyeṣṭho ’ham anujo bhrātā mama vīraḥ kuśadhvajaḥ ||
तस्य धर्मज्ञस्य महात्मनः पुत्रद्वयं समजायत। ज्येष्ठोऽहं, मम अनुजो भ्राता वीरः कुशध्वजः॥
Hrasvaroma, was a religious king. He was a great soul. Of his two sons. I am theeldest and valiant Kusadhwaja is my younger brother.
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Dharma is linked to rightful lineage and responsibility: identifying oneself truthfully (satya) and acknowledging familial roles is part of ethical conduct, especially in solemn rites like marriage alliances.
Janaka identifies himself and his brother within the genealogy he is presenting to Vasiṣṭha.
Truthful self-identification and respect for dharmic order in family hierarchy (elder/younger roles).
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