Shloka 1.24.19

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

तमिन्द्रं स्नापयन् देवा ऋषयश्च तपोधना:।कलशैस्स्नापयामासुर्मलं चास्य प्रमोचयन्।।1.24.19।।

Transliteration

te ca sarve mahātmāno munayaḥ saṃśritavratāḥ |

upasthāpya śubhāṃ nāvaṃ viśvāmitram athābruvan || 1.24.2 ||

Translation

Then all those great-souled ascetics, steadfast in their vows, had an auspicious boat made ready and addressed Viśvāmitra, saying:

Context

Devas and rishis endowed with the wealth of asceticism bathed Indra with the (consecrated) waters (brought from all rivers) from the pitchers and got him cleansed of impurities.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Munis (sages)
• Boat (nāva)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined service rooted in vows: the sages actively support the righteous journey by preparing what is needed, showing that spiritual life includes practical responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

The ascetics accompanying Viśvāmitra arrange an auspicious boat and then speak to him as part of the travel sequence in the forest-region narrative.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness in vows (vrata-niṣṭhā) and cooperative service—ascetics combine austerity with constructive action.