Shloka 1.31.20

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

Devanagari script

तेऽस्तं गते दिनकरे स्नात्वा हुतहुताशना:।विश्वामित्रं पुरस्कृत्य निषेदुरमितौजस:।।1.31.20।।

Transliteration

rāmo ’pi saha-saumitriḥ munīṃs tān abhipūjya ca | agrato niṣasādātha viśvāmitrasya dhīmataḥ || 1.31.21 ||

Translation

Rāma too, with Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa), paid due honor to those sages; thereafter he sat down in front of the wise Viśvāmitra.

Context

The sages who possessed great splendour bathed and offered oblations to fire at sunset and sat in front of Viswamitra.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Viśvāmitra
• muni (sages)

FAQs

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

Dharma is courteous reverence (maryādā) toward elders and teachers: Rāma honors the sages and takes his place before his instructor, ready to listen.

What is the narrative situation?

After the evening settling, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa salute the assembled sages and sit before Viśvāmitra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and teachability—Rāma approaches the wise with respect and an attentive posture.