Shloka 1.18.48

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

Devanagari script

अथ हृष्टमना राजा विश्वामित्रं महामुनिम्।।।।उवाच परमोदारो हृष्टस्तमभिपूजयन्।

Transliteration

atha hṛṣṭamanā rājā viśvāmitraṃ mahāmunim | uvāca paramodāro hṛṣṭas tam abhipūjayan ||

Translation

Then the king, glad at heart and exceedingly generous, spoke to the great sage Viśvāmitra, while continuing to honor him with reverent hospitality.

Context

Then the munificent king, very much (at Viswamitra's arrival) pleased offered him a happy hospitality and spoke:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma as reverent speech and action: honoring the virtuous before speaking reflects self-discipline and respect for spiritual authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha, after welcoming and honoring Viśvāmitra, begins to address him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity joined with humility—Daśaratha’s munificence is expressed through proper reverence.