Shloka 2
सिद्धाश्रम
यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama
भगवन् श्रोतुमिच्छावो यस्मिन् काले निशाचरौ।संरक्षणीयौ तौ ब्रह्मन्नातिवर्तेत तत्क्षणम्।।।।
bhagavan śrotum icchāvo yasmin kāle niśācarau | saṃrakṣaṇīyau tau brahman nātivarteta tatkṣaṇam ||
ভগবন, আমরা শুনতে চাই—কোন সময়ে সেই দুই নিশাচর আসবে, যাতে তাদের বিরুদ্ধে রক্ষা করা যায়; হে ব্রাহ্মণ, সেই ক্ষণ যেন আমাদের অতিক্রম না করে।
"O adorable Brahmarshi, we want to know around what time the rakshasas will make their appearance so that the sacrifice can be protected. Let not that moment pass".
FAQs
Dharma requires foresight and disciplined preparation: protection of a righteous act (yajña) is best achieved through timely knowledge and readiness.
Before the attack, Rāma requests Viśvāmitra to specify when the two rākṣasas will appear so they can guard the sacrifice effectively.
Humility and responsibility: Rāma seeks guidance from the sage and prioritizes effective protection over impulsive action.