Shloka 1.36.1

बालकाण्ड सर्ग ३६ — गङ्गा-प्रभवप्रश्नः, शिवतेजोधारणं, कार्त्तिकेय-जन्म, उमाशापः

Devanagari script

उक्तवाक्ये मुनौ तस्मिन्नुभौ राघवलक्ष्मणौ।प्रतिनन्द्य कथां वीरावूचतुर्मुनिपुङ्गवम्।।।।

Transliteration

uktavākye munau tasminn ubhau rāghava-lakṣmaṇau |

pratinandya kathāṃ vīrāv ūcatur muni-puṅgavam ||1.36.1||

Translation

When that sage had spoken, the two heroes—Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—delighting in the account, addressed the foremost of ascetics, Viśvāmitra.

Context

While Viswamitra pre-eminent ascetic among the sages was telling the story (of Ganga) to the heroic Rama and Lakshmana, they extolled it and enquired:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma values respectful inquiry: listening with appreciation and then asking questions of the worthy teacher to deepen understanding.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing the sage’s narration, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa respond appreciatively and begin to question Viśvāmitra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Teachability and humility—Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa honor the discourse and seek clarification through proper address.