Shloka 1.18.14

पुत्रजन्मोत्सवः — Birth of the Princes and Viśvāmitra’s Arrival (Bālakāṇḍa 18)

Devanagari script

पुष्ये जातस्तु भरतो मीनलग्ने प्रसन्नधी:।।।।सार्पे जातौ च सौमित्री कुलीरेऽभ्युदिते रवौ।

Transliteration

atha lakṣmaṇaśatrughnau sumitrā ’janayat sutau |

vīrau sarvāstrakuśalau viṣṇor ardhasamanvitau ||

Translation

Then Sumitrā gave birth to two sons—Lakṣmaṇa and Śatrughna—both heroic, skilled in every weapon, and endowed with a share of Viṣṇu’s divine qualities.

Context

Bharata endowed with pure intellect was born in meena lagna when pushya was in the ascendant. Lakshmana and Satrughna were born in karkata lagna with the star aslesha .

Characters & Entities

• Sumitrā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Śatrughna
• Viṣṇu

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by divinely endowed capability used for protection: the princes’ strength and training are framed as instruments meant to uphold righteousness, not personal dominance.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration continues the account of the births of Daśaratha’s sons, specifying Sumitrā’s two sons and their exceptional qualities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and preparedness—martial competence (sarvāstrakuśalatā) aligned with righteous purpose.