Shloka 1.2.26

द्वितीयः सर्गः — श्लोकप्रादुर्भावः (The Manifestation of the Śloka)

Devanagari script

अथोपविश्य भगवानासने परमार्चिते ।वाल्मीकये महर्षये सन्दिदेशासनं तत: ।।1.2.26।।

Transliteration

athopaviśya bhagavān āsane paramārcite | vālmīkaye maharṣaye sandidēśāsanaṃ tataḥ ||1.2.26||

Translation

Then the Blessed Lord sat upon a highly honored seat, and thereafter indicated a seat for the great seer Vālmīki.

Context

Lord Brahma sat down on a highly worshipful seat and showed a seat for the ascetic Valmiki to be seated.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Vālmīki
• āsana (seat)

FAQs

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

Mutual honoring between the divine and the righteous underscores that dharma recognizes inner worth; respect is not merely social but ethical.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā sits and invites Vālmīki to sit, preparing for instruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vālmīki’s recognized spiritual merit—he is treated with honor by Brahmā himself.