Shloka 1.30.5

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

Devanagari script

तौ तु तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा राजपुत्रौ यशस्विनौ।अनिद्रौ षडहोरात्रं तपोवनमरक्षताम्।।।।

Transliteration

tau tu tadvacanaṃ śrutvā rājaputrau yaśasvinau | anidrau ṣaḍahorātraṃ tapovanam arakṣatām ||

Translation

Hearing those words, the illustrious royal sons stayed awake and guarded the ascetic grove for six days and nights.

Context

At these words of the sages the illustrious princes got ready to protect the tapovana for six days and six nights without sleep.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Tapovana (ascetic grove/forest)

FAQs

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

Dharma demands endurance: protecting what is sacred requires sustained self-control and sacrifice of personal comfort.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa begin their watch, maintaining an unbroken guard through the prescribed period.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Austerity-like discipline in action—staying awake and attentive for the sake of others.