Shloka 1.29.1

सिद्धाश्रम-प्रसङ्गः (Siddhashrama and the Vāmana Narrative)

Devanagari script

अथ तस्याप्रमेयस्य तद्वनं परिपृच्छत:।विश्वामित्रो महातेजा व्याख्यातुमुपचक्रमे।।1.29.1।।

Transliteration

atha tasyāprameyasya tad vanaṃ paripṛcchataḥ | viśvāmitro mahātejā vyākhyātum upacakrame || 1.29.1 ||

Translation

Then, as Rāma of immeasurable prowess inquired about that forest, the highly radiant Viśvāmitra began to explain its account.

Context

The highly lustrous Viswamitra heard the words of Rama of immeasurable prowess. On his (Rama's) query about the forest, Viswamitra explains.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma values humble inquiry and guided learning: Rāma asks; the sage explains—knowledge is sought respectfully and given responsibly.

What is the narrative situation?

A transition into a backstory/explanation: Rāma questions the nature/history of the forest, and Viśvāmitra starts narrating.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s curiosity aligned with duty (seeking context before action) and Viśvāmitra’s role as a luminous, authoritative teacher.