Shloka 1.34.3

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

Devanagari script

पुत्रस्ते सदृश: पुत्र भविष्यति सुधार्मिक:।गाधिं प्राप्स्यसि तेन त्वं कीर्तिं लोके च शाश्वतीम्।।।।

Transliteration

pūrvajā bhaginī cāpi mama rāghava suvratā |

nāmnā satyavatī nāma ṛcīke pratipāditā ||

Translation

I had an elder sister as well, O Rāghava, steadfast in noble vows; she was named Satyavatī and was given in marriage to Ṛcīka.

Context

"O son, a highly virtuous son named Gadhi, similar to you will be born. Because of him you will obtain everlasting fame throughtout this world".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Satyavatī
• Ṛcīka

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as disciplined living (suvrata) and socially sanctioned rites (marriage), upheld with truthfulness embodied in the name Satyavatī.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra introduces his elder sister Satyavatī and her marriage to Ṛcīka, setting up the explanation for the river Kauśikī.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Suvrata—faithful observance of righteous vows and conduct—attributed to Satyavatī.