Shloka 1.23.21

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

Devanagari script

तत्र वासिभिरानीता मुनिभिस्सुव्रतै: सह।न्यवसन् सुसुखं तत्र कामाश्रमपदे तदा।।।।

Transliteration

tasyarṣeḥ paramodāraṃ vacaḥ śrutvā nṛpātmajau |

snātvā kṛtodakau vīrau jepatuḥ paramaṃ japam ||

Translation

Hearing the most gracious words of that sage, the two princes bathed, offered the water-oblation, and then recited the highest japa, the supreme mantra-prayer.

Context

The ascetics who resided there, faithful to their vows, took them in. There they staed happily in Kama's hermitage.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra (implied: 'that sage')
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined conduct: honoring a teacher’s guidance and performing daily purificatory duties (bath, water-offering, japa) with sincerity.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Viśvāmitra’s gracious instruction, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa complete their morning religious observances before proceeding.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverent self-discipline—prompt obedience, purity of conduct, and steadiness in sacred practice.