Shloka 2.118.46

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

Devanagari script

सुतौ दशरथस्येमौ धनुर्दर्शकाङ्क्षिणौ।धनुर्दर्शय रामाय राजपुत्राय दैविकम्।।2.118.46।।

Transliteration

sutau daśarathasyemau dhanur-darśakāṅkṣiṇau | dhanur darśaya rāmāya rājaputrāya daivikam || 2.118.46 ||

Translation

“These two are the sons of Daśaratha, eager to behold the bow. Show the divine bow to Prince Rāma.”

Context

'Both these sons of king Dasaratha wish to see the bow. Show the divine bow to prince Rama'.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• the divine bow (Śiva’s bow/Pināka implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma of guidance: a sage directs worthy action by recognizing merit and giving a rightful opportunity without coercion.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra requests that the famed divine bow be shown to Rāma (and Lakṣmaṇa).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s discernment and Rāma’s respectful readiness to engage with a sacred challenge.