Shloka 1.24.16

गङ्गा–सरयू-सङ्गमः, मलद–करूश-देशकथा, ताटकावनप्रवेशोपदेशः (The Confluence of Gaṅgā and Sarayū; the Tale of Malada–Karūśa; Counsel on Tātakā’s Forest)

Devanagari script

तमुवाच महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:।श्रूयतां वत्स काकुत्स्थ यस्यैतद्दारुणं वनम्।।1.24.16।।

Transliteration

tam uvāca mahātejā viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ | śrūyatāṃ vatsa kākutstha yasyaitad dāruṇaṃ vanam || 1.24.16 ||

Translation

Then the mighty, radiant sage Viśvāmitra said to him: “Listen, dear child of the Kakutstha line; I shall tell you to whom this dreadful forest belongs.”

Context

Viswamitra, the great sage radiating energy addressing Rama said, "O child of kakusthsa dynasty I shall tell you whose dreadful forest this is. Listen"!

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• forest

FAQs

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

Dharma is transmitted through rightful teaching: the sage responds to inquiry by offering true context, guiding action through knowledge.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma questions the frightening forest, Viśvāmitra begins to explain its history and ownership.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The guru’s compassion and clarity—he invites attentive listening and prepares to reveal the truth behind appearances.