Shloka 1.29.26

सिद्धाश्रम-प्रसङ्गः (Siddhashrama and the Vāmana Narrative)

Devanagari script

तं दृष्ट्वा मुनयस्सर्वे सिद्धाश्रमनिवासिन:।उत्पत्त्योत्पत्त्य सहसा विश्वामित्रमपूजयन्।।1.29.26।।

Transliteration

praviśann āśramapadaṃ vyarocata mahāmuniḥ |

śaśīva gatanīhāraḥ punarvasu-samanvitaḥ || 1.29.25 ||

Translation

As the great sage entered the hermitage, he shone—like the moon, freed from mist, accompanied by the Punarvasu star.

Context

At the sight of Viswamitra all the ascetics, inmates of Siddhashrama, jumped out instantly and offered him their worship.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Siddhāśrama
• Punarvasu (nakṣatra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as inner purity made visible: the radiance of tapas and right conduct is likened to a clear, auspicious moon.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration describes Viśvāmitra’s resplendent entry into Siddhāśrama with an auspicious celestial simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tapas and spiritual luminosity—authority arising from disciplined righteousness.