Shloka 1.19.22

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

Devanagari script

अहंनियममातिष्ठे सिध्यर्थं पुरुषर्षभ।

तस्य विघ्नकरौ द्वौ तु राक्षसौ कामरूपिणौ।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ niyamam ātiṣṭhe sidhyarthaṃ puruṣarṣabha | tasya vighnakarau dvau tu rākṣasau kāmarūpiṇau ||

Translation

O best of men, I have undertaken a strict religious observance for the successful completion of my rite; but two rākṣasas, able to assume forms at will, are creating obstacles to it.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Daśaratha
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma here includes safeguarding sacred rites and ascetic observances; when adharma disrupts yajña, righteous power and royal support are called upon to protect it.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra explains that his ongoing observance aimed at completing a sacrificial rite is being obstructed by two shape-shifting demons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s tapas and niyama (disciplined vow) are highlighted, along with the implied duty of rulers to protect such dharmic acts.