Shloka 1.31.7

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

Devanagari script

त्वं चैव नरशार्दूल सहास्माभिर्गमिष्यसि।अद्भुतं धनुरत्नं च तत्र तद्रष्टुमर्हसि।।1.31.7।।

Transliteration

tvaṃ caiva naraśārdūla sahāsmābhir gamiṣyasi | adbhutaṃ dhanuratnaṃ ca tatra tad draṣṭum arhasi || 1.31.7 ||

Translation

And you too, O tiger among men, shall go with us; there you are worthy to behold that wondrous jewel among bows.

Context

O tiger among men, come along with us. You ought to see there the wonderful jewel of a bow.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Mithilā (implied destination)
• Janaka (implied context)
• Dhanuratna (the famed bow)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as moving under the guidance of sages toward a sacred context, where righteous action and revelation of duty may unfold.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is invited to accompany the sages to Mithilā to witness the extraordinary bow associated with Janaka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s worthiness (arhatā) and readiness to follow dharmic guidance.