Shloka 1.35.19

गङ्गाजन्मवर्णनम् / The Origin of the Ganga (Tripathagā Narrative)

Devanagari script

प्रतिगृह्य ततो देवास्त्रिलोकहितकारिण:।गङ्गामादाय तेऽगच्छन् कृतार्थेनान्तरात्मना।।1.35.19।।

Transliteration

tac chrutvā vacanaṃ tasya kṛtvā paurvāhṇikīṃ kriyām |

gamanaṃ rocayāmāsa vākyaṃ cedam uvāca ha || 1.35.3 ||

Translation

Hearing his words, Rāma performed the forenoon rites, made himself ready to proceed, and then spoke these words.

Context

The devatas having received Ganga committed to the welfare of the three worlds went back to their abodes with a sense of fulfilment in their mind.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• paurvāhṇikī-kriyā (morning rites)

FAQs

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

Dharma expressed as conduct: one completes obligatory rites and then proceeds with one’s mission—duty before convenience.

What is the narrative situation?

After being awakened, Rāma finishes morning observances and prepares to continue the journey, leading into his next question.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s disciplined compliance and reverence for prescribed duties under a teacher’s guidance.