Shloka 1.31.4

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

Devanagari script

इमौ स्म मुनिशार्दूल किङ्करौ समुपस्थितौ।आज्ञापय यथेष्टं वै शासनं करवाव किम्।।1.31.4।।

Transliteration

imau sma muniśārdūla kiṅkarau samupasthitau | ājñāpaya yatheṣṭaṃ vai śāsanaṃ karavāva kim || 1.31.4 ||

Translation

O tiger among sages, we two stand before you as your attendants. Command us as you please—what order shall we carry out?

Context

"O tiger among ascetics, we two are at your service. Command whatever you want and we shall execute" it.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra (implied by address muniśārdūla)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as rightful service (sevā) and readiness to carry out a teacher’s lawful command with humility and discipline.

What is the narrative situation?

Two attendants in the sages’ group step forward and offer themselves for any task, addressing the leading ascetic (Viśvāmitra).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and obedience—placing oneself at the disposal of a respected spiritual authority.