Shloka 3.38.5

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

Devanagari script

इत्येवमुक्तो धर्मात्मा राजा दशरथस्तदा।।3.38.5।।प्रत्युवाच महाभागं विश्वामित्रं महामुनिम्।

Transliteration

ity evam ukto dharmātmā rājā daśarathas tadā | pratyuvāca mahābhāgaṃ viśvāmitraṃ mahāmunim || 3.38.5 ||

Translation

Thus addressed, the righteous King Daśaratha then replied to the illustrious great sage Viśvāmitra.

Context

When the great, venerable sage Visvamitra said so, the righteous king Dasaratha replied:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Viśvāmitra
• Mārīca
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring sages and responding responsibly to their requests; royal authority is accountable to spiritual and moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions to Daśaratha’s response after Viśvāmitra’s request for protection.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and duty-consciousness in kingship: Daśaratha is portrayed as dharmātmā, inclined to right action.