Then the king Dasharatha, having obtained the kingdom, desiring sons, ruled the people righteously and with great glory.
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The narrative shifts to King Dasharatha, Rama's father. He rules righteously, desiring sons. This verse introduces the critical backstory тАФ the king's longing for children sets the stage for Rama's divine birth. The phrase putrak─Бmaс╕е (desiring sons) carries deep emotional weight in the epic.