Shloka 1.19.19

विश्वामित्रस्य यज्ञरक्षा-याचना (Visvamitra Requests Rama for Yajna-Protection)

Devanagari script

इत्येवमुक्त्वा धर्मात्मा धर्मार्थसहितं वच:।।।।विरराम महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:।

Transliteration

nātyeti kālo yajñasya yathā 'yaṃ mama rāghava |

tathā kuruṣva bhadraṃ te mā ca śoke manaḥ kṛthāḥ ||

Translation

O Rāghava, act so that the time of my yajña is not delayed. May good be yours; do not let your mind sink into grief.

Context

After speaking these words charged with dharma and artha the great sage resplendent Viswamitra fell silent.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Daśaratha (Rāghava)
• yajña (sacrifice)

FAQs

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

Timely action is part of dharma: sacred duties (like yajña-protection) must not be obstructed by personal sorrow or indecision.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra presses for prompt consent so the yajña proceeds on schedule, while also consoling Daśaratha against grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness and emotional governance—acting rightly without being ruled by grief.