Shloka 2.64.49

शब्दवेध्य-अनर्थः, ऋषिशापः, दशरथस्य प्राणत्यागः (The Sound-Target Tragedy, the Sage’s Curse, and Dasaratha’s Death)

Devanagari script

आबभाषे च वृद्धौ तौ सह शक्रेण तापसः।आश्वास्यच मुहूर्तं तु पितरौ वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

ābabhāṣe ca vṛddhau tau saha śakreṇa tāpasaḥ | āśvāsya ca muhūrtaṃ tu pitarau vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

In Indra’s company, the ascetic spoke to those two aged parents; after consoling them briefly, he addressed them with words.

Context

The ascetic in the company of Indra consoling the aged couple for a brief moment said:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• ascetic (tāpasa)
• the aged parents
• Śakra (Indra)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes compassionate speech—offering solace and guidance to the suffering, even amid tragedy.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra is present; the ascetic speaks to the grieving elderly couple and consoles them before speaking further.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karunā (compassion) expressed through measured, supportive speech.