Sarga 6: King Dasharatha
Dasharatha Raja
Introduction of ideal king — qualities, administration, no heir.
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सा योजने च द्वे भूय: सत्यनामा प्रकाशते । यस्यां दशरथो राजा वसन् जगदपालयत् ।।1.6.26।।
Meaning
The fortified city, extending a further two yojanas beyond its walls, shone forth truly worthy of its name — Ayodhya, the unassailable.
तां पुरीं स महातेजा राजा दशरथो महान् । शशास शमितामित्रो नक्षत्राणीव चन्द्रमा: ।।1.6.27।।
Meaning
Great and radiant King Dasaratha, having subdued his enemies, ruled that city as the Moon rules over the stars.
तां सत्यनामां दृढतोरणार्गलां गृहैर्विचित्रैरुपशोभितां शिवाम् । पुरीमयोध्यां नृसहस्रसङ्कुलां शशास वै शक्रसमो महीपति: ।।1.6.28।।
Meaning
With its strong gates and solid bars, its wonderful buildings, its auspicious air, and its thousands upon thousands of people, the king — Indra's equal — ruled that city, Ayodhya, truly worthy of its name.