Shloka 1.31.2

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

Devanagari script

प्रभातायां तु शर्वर्यां कृतपौर्वाह्णिकक्रियौ।विश्वामित्रमृषींश्चान्यान् सहितावभिजग्मतु:।।1.31.2।।

Transliteration

te ’staṃ gate dinakare snātvā hutahutāśanāḥ | viśvāmitraṃ puraskṛtya niṣedur amitaujasaḥ || 1.31.20 ||

Translation

When the sun had set, those men of great radiance bathed, offered oblations into the sacred fire, and then sat down, placing Viśvāmitra at the fore in honor.

Context

As the night dawned, both the brothers performed the morning rites and approached Viswamitra and other rishis.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Agni (sacred fire, implied by hutāśana)
• dinakara (sun)

FAQs

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

Dharma is the faithful performance of twilight rites and honoring the spiritual elder: ritual duty (agni-offering) and social-spiritual order (placing the guru foremost) go together.

What is the narrative situation?

At sunset, the group bathes, performs fire-offerings, and then assembles seated with Viśvāmitra in the place of honor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and discipline—collective adherence to ritual timing and respectful seating around the leading sage.