Shloka 1.26.33

ताटकावधः (The Slaying of Tāṭakā)

Devanagari script

इहाद्य रजनीं राम वसेम शुभदर्शन।।1.26.33।।श्व: प्रभाते गमिष्यामस्तदाश्रमपदं मम।

Transliteration

ihādya rajanīṃ rāma vasema śubhadarśana |

śvaḥ prabhāte gamiṣyāmas tad āśramapadaṃ mama ||

Translation

“Here tonight, O Rāma, fair and auspicious to behold, let us stay; tomorrow at dawn we shall go to the place of my hermitage (āśrama).”

Context

"O auspicious-looking Rama! tonight we shall stay here. Tomorrow morning we proceed to my hermitage".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra’s āśrama (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes regulated conduct—rest at the proper time and proceed at dawn—showing disciplined, purposeful action rather than impulsive movement.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra decides they will camp for the night in the forest and travel to his hermitage the next morning.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s prudent leadership and planning, guiding the princes with calm discipline.