Shloka 1.23.22

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

Devanagari script

कथाभिरभिरामाभिरभिरामौ नृपात्मजौ।रमयामास धर्मात्मा कौशिको मुनिपुङ्गव:।।।।

Transliteration

kṛtāhnikau mahāvīryau viśvāmitraṃ tapodhanam |

abhivādyābhisaṃhṛṣṭau gamanāyābhitasthatuḥ ||

Translation

Having completed their daily rites, the two mighty princes bowed in reverence to Viśvāmitra, whose wealth is tapas; and, brimming with eager vigor, they stood ready to depart.

Context

Foremost among the ascetics the son of Kusika (Viswamitra) delighted the charming princes with enchanting tales.ইত্যার্ষে শ্রীমদ্রামাযণে বাল্মীকীয আদিকাব্যে বালকাণ্ডে ত্রযোবিংশস্সর্গ:৷৷Thus ends the twentythird sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence to spiritual authority and disciplined preparedness—ritual duty first, then action guided by the sage.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa finish morning observances, pay respects to Viśvāmitra, and prepare for the onward journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility toward the guru and energetic commitment to the task ahead.