Like the flow of water which never reverts to its source, age passes. Therefore, a man must employ his self in righteous acts that bring him happiness. By doing so, it is said, people will always be happy. [2-105-31]
धर्मात्मा स शुभैः कृत्स्नैः क्रतुभिश्चाप्तदक्षिणैः | स्वर्गं दशरथः प्राप्तः पिता नः पृथिवीपतिः || २-१०५-३२
Our righteous father and lord of the earth, Dasaratha, attained heaven by giving abundant charities and performing several sacrifices in accordance with tradition. [2-105-32]
भृत्यानां भरणात्सम्यक्प्रजानां परिपालनात् | अर्थादानाच्च धर्मेण पिता न स्त्रिदिवंगतः || २-१०५-३३
Our father nourished his dependents, splendidly governed his subjects and accepted wealth through righteous ways. Because of these pious acts, he could go to heaven. [2-105-33]
King Dasaratha, lord of the earth, having performed various kinds of sacrifices and securing a long life, enjoyed abundance of pleasures and attained heaven. [2-105-35]