Shloka 1.2.21

द्वितीयः सर्गः — श्लोकप्रादुर्भावः (The Manifestation of the Śloka)

Devanagari script

भरद्वाजस्ततश्शिष्यो विनीतश्श्रुतवान्मुनेः ।कलशं पूर्णमादाय पृष्ठतोऽनुजगाम ह ।।1.2.21।।

Transliteration

bharadvājas tataḥ śiṣyo vinītaḥ śrutavān muneḥ | kalaśaṃ pūrṇam ādāya pṛṣṭhato ’nujagāma ha ||1.2.21||

Translation

Then Bharadvāja, the sage’s disciple—humble and learned—followed behind, carrying a water-pot filled with water.

Context

Then saint Bharadwaja, his disciple humble and learned in scriptures, followed him with a pitcher full (of water).

Characters & Entities

• Vālmīki
• Bharadvāja
• kalaśa (water-pot)

FAQs

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

Śiṣya-dharma: disciplined service to one’s teacher, joined with learning and humility, is presented as a righteous way of life.

What is the narrative situation?

As Vālmīki returns from the sacred spot, his disciple Bharadvāja accompanies him, carrying water.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s humility, obedience, and readiness to serve—paired with scriptural learning.