Shloka 1.24.29

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

सेयं पन्थानमावृत्य वसत्यध्यर्धयोजने।अत एव न गन्तव्यं ताटकाया वनं यत:।।1.24.29।।

Transliteration

viśvāmitras tathety uktvā tān ṛṣīn abhipūjya ca |

tatāra sahitas tābhyāṃ saritaṃ sāgara-gamām ||1.24.4||

Translation

Viśvāmitra, saying “So be it,” honored those sages; then, accompanied by the two princes, he crossed the river that flows toward the ocean.

Context

Tataka lives at a distance of one and a half yojanas from here obstructing the path.Since Tataka dwells in this forest, no one comes here (because of fears).

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• sages (ṛṣis)
• river (Gaṅgā in this sarga’s context)
• ocean (sāgara)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through reverence to sages and orderly conduct—honoring the worthy before proceeding with one’s task.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra completes formal respects and then crosses the river with Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectfulness and leadership—Viśvāmitra models proper conduct while guiding the princes.