Shloka 1.18.56

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

Devanagari script

कार्यस्य न विमर्शं च गन्तुमर्हसि कौशिक।कर्ता चाहमशेषेण दैवतं हि भवान्मम।।।।

Transliteration

kāryasya na vimarśaṃ ca gantum arhasi kauśika | kartā cāham aśeṣeṇa daivataṃ hi bhavān mama ||

Translation

O Kauśika, you should not hesitate in stating the task. I will accomplish it fully, for you are truly a deity to me.

Context

O Viswamitra! you need not hesitatate to tell me what ought to be performed. I shall accomplish that act in every possible special way. You are a god to me.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Viśvāmitra
• Kauśika

FAQs

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

Commitment to righteous duty: Daśaratha signals unwavering readiness to carry out a dharmic request, treating the sage’s word as sacred.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha reassures Viśvāmitra that he may speak freely; the king pledges complete execution of the requested task.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve and reverence—Daśaratha’s pledge reflects steadfastness and devotional respect toward a sage.