Shloka 10

The Vision of Rāma’s Royal Capital

and the Meeting at Nandigrāma

Devanagari script

इति श्रुत्वा ततो वाक्यं रघुवीरस्य धीमतः । जगाम भरतावासं नंदिग्रामं निदेशकृत्

Transliteration

iti śrutvā tato vākyaṃ raghuvīrasya dhīmataḥ | jagāma bharatāvāsaṃ naṃdigrāmaṃ nideśakṛt

Translation

ఇట్లు ధీమంతుడైన రఘువీరుని వాక్యము విని, ఆజ్ఞను నెరవేర్చువాడు భరతుని నివాసమైన నందిగ్రామానికి వెళ్లెను.

Word by Word

इतिthus

श्रुत्वाhaving heard

ततःthen; thereafter

वाक्यम्speech, statement

रघुवीरस्यof the hero of the Raghu line

धीमतःof the wise one

जगामwent

भरतावासम्to Bharata's dwelling

नन्दिग्रामम्Nandigrāma

निदेशकृत्the one who carried out the order; executor of instructions

Speaker

Narrator (Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this verse)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Obedient service (ājñā-karaṇa) to the righteous is itself a sacred act that advances harmony and reunion.

Application: Carry out good instructions promptly and faithfully; be a messenger of relief rather than delay.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: village

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devoted envoy, having received Rāma’s words, turns swiftly onto the road to Nandigrāma. The landscape feels charged with purpose—dust rising under quick steps, trees bending as if to bless the mission. In the far distance, Nandigrāma’s humble hermitage-like settlement appears, guarded by disciplined order.","primary_figures":["messenger (ājñā-kartā)","Rāma (seen in the background as the source of command)"],"setting":"A long road from Ayodhyā’s outskirts toward Nandigrāma; waymarkers, groves, and distant huts; subtle royal insignia carried by the envoy.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["earth brown","leaf green","sunlit gold","sky blue","saffron"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dynamic messenger figure mid-stride with flowing garments, gold leaf highlights on insignia and ornaments; background shows a stylized Ayodhyā gate behind and Nandigrāma ahead; rich reds/greens with ornate borders, traditional compositional symmetry despite motion.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: slender messenger on a winding path through gentle hills and groves, delicate brushwork, airy perspective, small narrative vignettes (Ayodhyā behind, Nandigrāma ahead), soft shadows and lyrical movement.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined messenger with rhythmic stride, stylized trees and patterned ground, warm red/yellow background fields, decorative borders; narrative clarity with iconic landmarks for Ayodhyā and Nandigrāma.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: processional path framed by floral borders and lotus motifs; messenger as central moving figure, peacocks and vines guiding the eye toward Nandigrāma; deep blue accents with gold detailing."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["footsteps","rustling leaves","distant drums","wind","brief bell chime"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: (पाठानुसार) नंदिग्रामं = नन्दिग्रामम्; भरतावासं = भरत + आवासम् (समास)

Characters & Entities

Rāma (Raghuvīra)

Bharata

Nandigrāma

Raghu dynasty

FAQs

Who is referred to as “Raghuvīra” in this verse?

“Raghuvīra” means the heroic figure of the Raghu dynasty and here refers to Rāma, praised as both heroic and wise (dhīmat).

What is the significance of Nandigrāma in relation to Bharata?

Nandigrāma is presented as Bharata’s dwelling/residence, a place associated with Bharata’s life and duties during Rāma’s absence.

What ethical lesson is highlighted by “nideśakṛt” (the one who carries out the instruction)?

The verse emphasizes faithful execution of rightful commands—duty, obedience, and reliability in service—central virtues in dharmic narratives.