Shloka 1.10.15

ऋश्यशृङ्ग-आनयनम् (Bringing Ṛśyaśṛṅga to Aṅga and His Marriage to Śāntā)

Devanagari script

इहाश्रमपदोऽस्माकं समीपे शुभदर्शना:।करिष्ये वोऽत्र पूजां वै सर्वेषां विधिपूर्वकम्।।।।

Transliteration

ihāśrama-pado ’smākaṃ samīpe śubha-darśanāḥ |

kariṣye vo ’tra pūjāṃ vai sarveṣāṃ vidhi-pūrvakam ||

Translation

“Our hermitage is near here, O fair-looking ladies. There I will duly offer you hospitality—properly and according to rule—to all of you.”

Context

'O auspicious-looking women, our hermitage is nearby. I will extend to you due hospitality'.

Characters & Entities

• Ṛśyaśṛṅga
• hermitage (āśrama)

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma: honoring guests with proper reception, done ‘vidhi-pūrvakam’—with correctness and respect.

What is the narrative situation?

After speaking with the women, Ṛśyaśṛṅga invites them to his nearby hermitage to receive hospitality.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hospitality and reverence for ritual order—he wishes to honor them according to established practice.