Shloka 1.23.2

कामाश्रम-प्रवेशः / Entry into Kāma’s Hermitage at the Sarayū–Gaṅgā Confluence

Devanagari script

कौसल्या सुप्रजा राम पूर्वा सन्ध्या प्रवर्तते।उत्तिष्ठ नरशार्दूल कर्तव्यं दैवमाह्निकम्।।।।

Transliteration

kausalyā suprajā rāma pūrvā sandhyā pravartate |

uttiṣṭha naraśārdūla kartavyaṃ daivam āhnikam ||

Translation

O Rāma, blessed son of Kauśalyā, the first sandhyā is beginning. Rise, O tiger among men; the daily rites and offerings to the gods must be performed.

Context

"O beloved son of Kausalya, O Rama! the day dawns. O best among men, awake, oblations to gods and other sacred rites are required to be performed".

Characters & Entities

• Kauśalyā
• Rāma
• Pūrvā-sandhyā (dawn)
• Daiva
• Āhnika

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained through regular practice: rising at dawn and performing daily rites cultivates truthfulness, steadiness, and responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

A wake-up exhortation to Rāma at daybreak, emphasizing the obligation of daily religious duties.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nityakarma-niṣṭhā: steadfastness in daily duties and disciplined routine.