Shloka 1.18.41

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

Devanagari script

तेषां तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा सपुरोधास्समाहित:।।।।प्रत्युज्जगाम तं हृष्टो ब्रह्माणमिव वासव:।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ tadvacanaṃ śrutvā sapurodhāḥ samāhitaḥ | pratyujjagāma taṃ hṛṣṭo brahmāṇam iva vāsavaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing their report, Daśaratha—composed and accompanied by his priests—went out joyfully to welcome him, like Vāsava (Indra) going forth to receive Brahmā.

Context

Having heard their words, Dasaratha in great joy went forth together with his preceptors to receive him like Indra receiving Brahma.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Viśvāmitra
• purohitas (royal priests)
• Indra (Vāsava)
• Brahmā

FAQs

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

Dharma is honoring spiritual authority: a righteous king receives a sage with reverence, recognizing the primacy of tapas and wisdom.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha, after hearing the announcement, personally goes out with his priests to welcome Viśvāmitra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and devotion to dharma in leadership—Daśaratha’s eagerness to honor a great ṛṣi.