Shloka 1.34.15

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

Devanagari script

निष्पन्दास्तरवस्सर्वे निलीनमृगपक्षिण:।नैशेन तमसा व्याप्ता दिशश्च रघुनन्दन।।।।

Transliteration

gato 'rdharātraḥ kākutstha kathāḥ kathayato mama |

nidrām abhy ehi bhadraṃ te mā bhūd vighno 'dhvanīha naḥ ||

Translation

Kākutstha, midnight has passed as I have been telling these accounts. Now take rest; blessings be upon you. May no obstacle befall us on the road hereafter.

Context

O son of the Raghus'! the trees stand motionless, with the beasts and birds calm, all directions are pervaded with darkness.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Kākutstha)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes considerate conduct and right timing—rest is advised after instruction, and a prayer for obstacle-free travel reflects protective goodwill.

What is the narrative situation?

After finishing his narration, Viśvāmitra notes it is past midnight and instructs Rāma to sleep, offering blessings for the onward journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The sage’s benevolent guardianship and orderly discipline (knowing when to pause and preserve wellbeing).