It contained forts with moats around them as well as many defensive intallations,
and true to its name, Ayodhya defied all enemies. (Ayodhya means that which cannot be
subdued by war). Dasaratha had eight wise ministers, ever ready to advise him and
execute his orders. Great sages like Vasishtha and Vaamadeva and other Braahmanas taught
the dharma and performed rituals and sacrifices.
Taxes were light and punishment of crime
was just and inflicted according to the capacity of the wrong-doer. Surrounded by the best
counsellors and statesmen, the king's splendour shone as the rising sun. Many years
rolled smoothly by. In the midst of all this prosperity Dasaratha had one regret; he had
no son. |
