Shloka 1.18.40

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

Devanagari script

ते गत्वा राजभवनं विश्वामित्रमृषिं तदा।।।।प्राप्तमावेदयामासुर्नृपायैक्ष्वाकवे तदा।

Transliteration

te gatvā rājabhavanaṃ viśvāmitram ṛṣiṃ tadā | prāptam āvedayāmāsur nṛpāyaikṣvākave tadā ||

Translation

Having gone to the royal palace, they informed the Ikṣvāku king, Daśaratha, that the sage Viśvāmitra had arrived.

Context

Having reached the royal hall, they reported to the king (Dasaratha), descendant of the Ikshvakus about the arrival of sage Viswamitra.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Daśaratha
• Ikṣvāku dynasty
• royal palace (rājabhavana)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is responsible communication within governance: timely reporting of important arrivals so that the king can act according to righteous protocol.

What is the narrative situation?

Messengers reach Daśaratha’s palace and announce that Viśvāmitra has come.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative duty and fidelity to royal procedure—servants performing their role accurately.