Shloka 1.23.5

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

Devanagari script

तौ प्रयातौ महावीर्यौ दिव्यां त्रिपथगां नदीम्।ददृशाते ततस्तत्र सरय्वास्सङ्गमे शुभे।।।।

Transliteration

kasyāyam āśramaḥ puṇyaḥ ko nvasmin vasate pumān |

bhagavan śrotum icchāvaḥ paraṃ kautūhalaṃ hi nau ||

Translation

“Revered Bhagavān, whose sacred hermitage is this, and who indeed dwells here? We long to hear, for truly great is our wonder and curiosity.”

Context

Thereafter, having gone a little further both the heroic brothers looked at the confluence of holy Sarayu with divine Ganga divided into three branches.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Āśrama (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Dharma values truthful learning: asking questions respectfully (without arrogance) to receive accurate knowledge from a reliable authority.

What is the narrative situation?

The princes, seeing an ancient holy hermitage, ask Viśvāmitra to identify its owner and resident.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and earnest desire to know—curiosity disciplined by respect (bhagavan).