Shloka 2.64.50

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

Devanagari script

स्थानमस्मि महत्प्राप्तो भवतोः परिचारणात्।भवन्तावपि च क्षिप्रं मम मूलमुपैष्यतः।।।।

Transliteration

sthānam asmi mahat prāpto bhavatoḥ paricāraṇāt | bhavantāv api ca kṣipraṃ mama mūlam upaiṣyataḥ ||

Translation

“By serving you both, I have attained a great state; and you too will soon reach my own abode—the same higher state.”

Context

'I have attained this supreme state by virtue of the service rendered to you. You will also attain my state soon.'

Characters & Entities

• muniputra (ascetic’s son)
• the parents (bhavatoḥ)

FAQs

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

Service to one’s parents is presented as a powerful dharma whose merit leads to spiritual elevation.

What is the narrative situation?

The ascetic’s son, now divinized, reassures his grieving parents that his attained state arose from serving them, and that they will soon join him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śuśrūṣā (devoted service) and gratitude toward parents.