Shloka 3.38.12

अष्टत्रिंशः सर्गः — मारीचोपदेशः (Maricha’s Warning and the Memory of Rama’s Power)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा तु स मुनिस्तमादाय नृपात्मजम्।जगाम परमप्रीतो विश्वामित्रस्स्वमाश्रमम्।।3.38.12।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tu sa munis tam ādāya nṛpātmajam |

jagāma paramaprīto viśvāmitraḥ svam āśramam || 3.38.12 ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the sage Viśvāmitra, greatly delighted, took the king’s son with him and went to his own hermitage.

Context

Sage Visvamitra saying so took the son of the king and went back very happily to his hermitage.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• āśrama (hermitage)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is transmitted through right mentorship: the sage guides the prince toward protection of sacred obligations, linking royal duty with spiritual purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

After his decision, Viśvāmitra departs for his hermitage with Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for rightful guidance and readiness for service—Rāma’s willingness to accompany the sage for a dharmic mission.