Shloka 1.34.13

कुशिकवंश-प्रसङ्गः / Genealogy of the Kuśika Line and the Kausikī River

Devanagari script

एषा राम ममोत्पत्तिस्स्वस्य वंशस्य कीर्तिता।देशस्य च महाबाहो यन्मां त्वं परिपृच्छसि।।।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ hi niyamād rāma hitvā tāṃ samupāgataḥ |

siddhāśramam anuprāpya siddho 'smi tava tejasā ||

Translation

Rāma, it was for the sake of my sacred observance that I left her and came here. Having reached Siddhāśrama, I have fulfilled my purpose through your splendour and prowess.

Context

O mighty-armed Rama! since you asked me I narrated this, my origin, the history of my family and the history of this place.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Siddhāśrama
• Satyavatī (implicit via 'tām')

FAQs

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

Dharma here is niyama and tapas—discipline in spiritual observance—supported by righteous protection, where Rāma’s tejas enables the sage’s vow to succeed.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra tells Rāma that he came to Siddhāśrama for religious discipline and that Rāma’s valor has ensured the success of his purpose.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s protective prowess aligned with dharma (righteous strength used to uphold ascetic practice).