Shloka 1.35.6

गङ्गाजन्मवर्णनम् / The Origin of the Ganga (Tripathagā Narrative)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्ता महर्षयो विश्वामित्रेण धीमता।पश्यन्तस्ते प्रयाता वै वनानि विविधानि च।।1.35.6।।

Transliteration

evam uktā maharṣayo viśvāmitreṇa dhīmatā |

paśyantas te prayātā vai vanāni vividhāni ca ||1.35.6||

Translation

So instructed by the wise Viśvāmitra, those great ṛṣis continued onward, observing the many kinds of forests along the way.

Context

With these words of the wise Viswamitra the ascetics moved forward surveying various forests.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Maharṣis (great seers)
• forests (vanāni)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined movement under rightful guidance—collective conduct aligned with a wise leader, without disorder or self-will.

What is the narrative situation?

After Viśvāmitra indicates the route, the group proceeds through varied forests during their journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Orderliness and attentiveness: the seers move forward with awareness, reflecting restraint and purposeful travel.