Shloka 2.117.13

अत्र्याश्रमगमनम् तथा अनसूयोपदेशः (Arrival at Atri’s Hermitage and Anasuya’s Counsel)

Devanagari script

तामिमां सर्वभूतानां नमस्कार्यां यशस्विनीम्अभिगच्छतु वैदेही वृद्धामक्रोधनां सदा।अनसूयेति या लोके कर्मभिः ख्यातिमागता।।।।

Transliteration

deva-kārya-nimittaṃ ca yayā santvaramāṇayā |

daśa-rātraṃ kṛtā rātriḥ seyaṃ māteva te ’nagha ||

Translation

And for the sake of the gods’ work, she—acting with urgent resolve—made ten nights become a single night. Blameless one, she is like a mother to you.

Context

'She is renowned throughout this world for her deeds as Anasuya, (one who is free from anger). Aged, illustrious she is free frm anger, worthy of adoration by all beings. Let Sita approach her'.

Characters & Entities

• Anasūyā
• deva (gods)
• daśa-rātra (ten nights)

FAQs

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

True spiritual power is framed as service: extraordinary capability is exercised not for ego, but for deva-kārya (the welfare-aligned work of the gods), aligning power with dharma and satya.

What is the narrative situation?

Atri underscores Anasūyā’s miraculous capacity born of austerity and presents her as a protective, mother-like figure for Rāma and his family.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Anasūyā’s selfless efficacy: urgency in righteous action and benevolent, maternal guardianship.