Shloka 1.18.55

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

Devanagari script

ब्रूहि यत्प्रार्थितं तुभ्यं कार्यमागमनं प्रति।इच्छाम्यनुगृहीतोऽहं त्वदर्थपरिवृद्धये।।।।

Transliteration

brūhi yat prārthitaṃ tubhyaṃ kāryam āgamanaṃ prati | icchāmy anugṛhīto 'haṃ tvadarthaparivṛddhaye ||

Translation

Tell me what purpose you desire in coming here. I wish—counting myself favored—to help bring about your intended aim.

Context

Be pleased to tell me the purpose of your visit. I desire to be given the privilege ofdoing service to achieve your object.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

A ruler’s dharma includes active support of righteous missions; Daśaratha frames service to a sage’s dharmic goal as a privilege.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha invites Viśvāmitra to state the reason for his visit and offers assistance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Eagerness to serve and moral responsibility—Daśaratha offers help without bargaining.