Shloka 1.29.27

सिद्धाश्रम-प्रसङ्गः (Siddhashrama and the Vāmana Narrative)

Devanagari script

यथार्हं चक्रिरे पूजां विश्वामित्राय धीमते।तथैव राजपुत्राभ्यामकुर्वन्नतिथिक्रियाम्।।1.29.27।।

Transliteration

taṃ dṛṣṭvā munayaḥ sarve siddhāśrama-nivāsinaḥ |

utpattyotpattya sahasā viśvāmitram apūjayan || 1.29.26 ||

Translation

Seeing him, all the sages dwelling in Siddhāśrama sprang up at once and reverently honoured Viśvāmitra.

Context

They extended hospitality to both the princes in the same way they offered their worship to the sagacious Viswamitra.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Siddhāśrama
• munis (sages)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honouring the spiritually accomplished: reverence to sages sustains the moral and ritual order of society.

What is the narrative situation?

The resident ascetics of Siddhāśrama eagerly rise and pay respects upon Viśvāmitra’s arrival.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and proper conduct (ācāra): prompt, fitting respect to a worthy guest and teacher.