Shloka 1.29.18

सिद्धाश्रम-प्रसङ्गः (Siddhashrama and the Vāmana Narrative)

Devanagari script

अयं सिद्धाश्रमो नाम प्रसादा त्ते भविष्यति।सिद्धे कर्मणि देवेश उत्तिष्ठ भगवन्नित:।।1.29.18।।

Transliteration

ayaṃ siddhāśramo nāma prasādāt te bhaviṣyati | siddhe karmaṇi deveśa uttiṣṭha bhagavann itaḥ || 1.29.18 ||

Translation

By your grace this place shall be known as Siddhāśrama. O Lord of the gods—my observance is fulfilled; O Blessed One, now arise and depart from here.

Context

O Lord of the celestials, with my penance accomplished (here) this place will be known as siddhaashrama by your grace. O Lord! arise from here".

Characters & Entities

• Siddhāśrama
• Viṣṇu
• Kāśyapa
• Deveśa (Lord of the gods)

FAQs

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

Dharma honors sanctified effort: a place becomes sacred through truthful practice and divine approval, turning personal discipline into communal spiritual heritage.

What is the narrative situation?

Kāśyapa declares his austerity complete and names the hermitage Siddhāśrama due to Viṣṇu’s favor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and clarity of completion: acknowledging grace and concluding a vow properly.