Shloka 2.118.45

अनसूयोपदेशः तथा सीताया स्वयंवरकथा (Anasuya’s Counsel and Sita’s Swayamvara Narrative)

Devanagari script

विश्वामित्रस्तु धर्मात्मा मम पित्रा सुपूजितः।।2.118.45।।प्रोवाच पितरं तत्र भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।

Transliteration

viśvāmitras tu dharmātmā mama pitrā supūjitaḥ | provāca pitaraṃ tatra bhrātarau rāmalakṣmaṇau || 2.118.45 ||

Translation

There the righteous Viśvāmitra, duly honored by my father, spoke to him about those two brothers—Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Having accepted the honour extended by my father, righteous Viswamitra spoke to him about those two brothers, Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Sītā’s father (Janaka implied)
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Honoring dharmic authority: kings uphold dharma by reverencing sages; sages uphold dharma by guiding rulers toward righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra is received with honor by Janaka and then introduces/commends Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mutual propriety: Janaka’s hospitality and Viśvāmitra’s righteous advocacy for the princes.