Shloka 1.30.13

सिद्धाश्रम-यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama

Devanagari script

सा तेन रुधिरौघेण वेदिर्जज्वाल मण्डिता।सहसाऽभिद्रुतो रामस्तानपश्य त्ततो दिवि।।।।

Transliteration

sā tena rudhiraughena vedir jajvāla maṇḍitā | sahasābhidruto rāmas tān apaśyat tato divi ||

Translation

Drenched by that torrent of blood, the altar blazed as though adorned; and Rāma, rushing forward at once, then beheld them high in the sky.

Context

Flames rose on the sacrificial altar drenched by the stream of blood. Immediately Rama rushed forward and beheld them in the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• vedi (sacrificial altar)
• rudhira (blood torrent)
• sky (divi)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes vigilance and timely action to protect sacred duties; Rāma’s immediate response models responsible guardianship when righteousness is attacked.

What is the narrative situation?

The desecration causes a dramatic disturbance at the altar; Rāma moves instantly and visually locates the perpetrators in the sky.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and readiness to serve—Rāma’s swift movement underscores disciplined courage in defense of dharma.