Shloka 1.18.36

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

Devanagari script

अथ राजा दशरथस्तेषां दारक्रियां प्रति।।।।चिन्तयामास धर्मात्मा सोपाध्यायस्सबान्धव:।

Transliteration

tasya cintayamānasya mantrimadhye mahātmanaḥ | abhyagacchan mahātejā viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ ||

Translation

As that great-souled king deliberated among his ministers, the mighty and radiant great sage Viśvāmitra arrived.

Context

Then the virtuous king Dasaratha deliberated with his priests and kinsmen about the marriage of his sons.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Ministers (Mantrins)
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma is reinforced through the meeting of royal authority and spiritual authority—kings are guided and tested by sages, aligning power with righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha is discussing his sons’ marriages when Viśvāmitra suddenly arrives at court.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness to receive higher counsel—an ideal king remains open to the demands of sages and dharma.