Shloka 1.24.7

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

राघवस्य वचश्श्रुत्वा कौतूहलसमन्वित:।कथयामास धर्मात्मा तस्य शब्दस्य निश्चयम्।।1.24.7।।

Transliteration

rāghavasya vacaḥ śrutvā kautūhala-samanvitaḥ | kathayāmāsa dharmātmā tasya śabdasya niścayam || 1.24.7 ||

Translation

Hearing Rāghava’s words, spoken in eager curiosity, the righteous-souled Viśvāmitra explained to him the true source and meaning of that sound.

Context

At the words of Rama filled with curiosity, the righteous (Viswamitra) narrated the true nature of that sound.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as truthful instruction: a righteous teacher responds to sincere inquiry by clarifying reality (satya) rather than leaving the listener in doubt.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma hears a notable sound and asks about it; Viśvāmitra, as guide on the journey, begins explaining its real cause and background.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s dharma as a guru—patient, accurate explanation; and Rāma’s teachability shown through attentive curiosity.