Shloka 1.26.30

ताटकावधः (The Slaying of Tāṭakā)

Devanagari script

पात्रभूतश्च ते ब्रह्मंस्तवानुगमने धृत:।।1.26.30।।कर्तव्यं च महत्कर्म सुराणां राजसूनुना।

Transliteration

pātrabhūtaś ca te brahmaṃs tavānugamane dhṛtaḥ | kartavyaṃ ca mahat karma surāṇāṃ rājasūnunā ||

Translation

“O Brahmarṣi, he is a worthy recipient, steadfast in following you; and a great work for the welfare of the gods must be accomplished by this prince.”

Context

"O Brahmarshi! following you with firmness of mind, Rama is worthy to receive the weapons. He who is a prince has to accomplish many such great tasks for the benefit of the celestials".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma (rājasūnu)
• surāḥ (celestial beings)

FAQs

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

Dharma links authority and responsibility: a prince must undertake difficult public-protective tasks, and sacred power should be given only to the worthy and disciplined.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods reinforce their recommendation that Viśvāmitra should empower Rāma, since his steadfast discipleship qualifies him for great missions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability in discipleship—steadfastly following the guru, making one fit for higher responsibility.