Bala Kanda 10.1
Valmiki Ramayanam (IIT Kanpur) · Bala Kanda 10 · Verse 1
Sanskrit Original
[Sumantra narrates the manner in which Rsyasringa was brought to Anga--Romapada sends courtesans to lure Rsyasringa and to get him to faminestricken Anga--rains follow ending famine Rsyasringa marries Santa, daughter of Romapada.] सुमन्त्रश्चोदितो राज्ञा प्रोवाचेदं वचस्तदा। यथर्श्यशृङ्गस्त्वानीत श्श्रुणु मे मन्त्रिभिस्सह।।
[Sumantra narrates the manner in which Rsyasringa was brought to Anga--Romapada sends courtesans to lure Rsyasringa and to get him to famine-stricken Anga--rains follow ending famine- Rsyasringa marries Santa, daughter of Romapada.] sumantraścōditō rājñā prōvācēdaṅ vacastadā. yatharśyaśṛṅgastvānīta śśruṇu mē mantribhissaha৷৷
Thus prompted by king Dasaratha, Sumantra said, "I shall relate to you the manner in which Rsyasringa was brought to the court. Listen to me along with your ministers".