Shloka 1.31.14

सिद्धाश्रमात् शोणातटं प्रस्थानम् — Departure from Siddhāśrama and the Invitation to Janaka’s Yajña (Bow of Mithilā)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा मुनिवर: प्रस्थानमकरोत्तदा।सर्षिसङ्घ स्सकाकुत्स्थ: आमन्त्र्य वनदेवता:।।1.31.14।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā munivaraḥ prasthānam akarot tadā | sarṣi-saṅghaḥ sa-kākutsthaḥ āmantrya vana-devatāḥ || 1.31.14 ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the foremost of sages then set out, accompanied by the assemblage of seers and by the Kakutstha prince(s), after taking leave of the deities of the forest.

Context

Having spoken thus, Viswamitra, the best of ascetics commenced the onward journey along with the Kakutshas and rishis, taking leave of the deities of the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Lakṣmaṇa (implied by travel context)
• Ṛṣi-saṅgha (assembly of sages)
• Forest deities (vana-devatāḥ)

FAQs

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

Courtesy and reverence are dharma: even while departing, they honor the forest deities—showing truthful respect toward the sacredness of place and ecology.

What is the narrative situation?

After describing the bow and the destination, the group formally departs from the forest hermitage region.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saṃskāra (refined conduct): Viśvāmitra and the princes model respectful transitions—permission-taking and gratitude.