Shloka 1.2.17

द्वितीयः सर्गः — श्लोकप्रादुर्भावः (The Manifestation of the Śloka)

Devanagari script

चिन्तयन्स महाप्राज्ञश्चकार मतिमान्मतिम् ।शिष्यं चैवाऽब्रवीद्वाक्यमिदं स मुनिपुङ्गव: ।।1.2.17।।

Transliteration

cintayan sa mahāprājñaś cakāra matimān matim |

śiṣyaṃ caivābravīd vākyam idaṃ sa munipuṅgavaḥ ||1.2.17||

Translation

Pondering, that supremely wise sage formed a clear resolve, and the foremost of ascetics spoke these words to his disciple.

Context

Very wise and learned, he (Valmiki), pre-eminent among sages, pondered over it (for a while) and spoke these words to his disciple.

Characters & Entities

• Vālmīki (munipuṅgava)
• śiṣya (disciple)

FAQs

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

Dharma is transmitted through disciplined reflection and teaching; insight becomes guidance within the guru–śiṣya framework.

What is the narrative situation?

Vālmīki, after reflecting on his spontaneous utterance, turns to instruct his disciple about what has occurred.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Wisdom joined with pedagogical responsibility: the sage converts experience into teachable knowledge.