Shloka 1.4.24

कुशिलवगानप्रशंसा — The Commissioning and Public Performance of the Rāmāyaṇa

Devanagari script

स्ववेश्म चानीय तदा भ्रातरौ स कुशीलवौ।पूजयामास पूजार्हौ रामश्शत्रुनिबर्हण:।।1.4.24।।

Transliteration

svaveśma cānīya tadā bhrātarau sa kuśīlavau | pūjayāmāsa pūjārhau rāmaḥ śatrunibarhaṇaḥ || 1.4.24 ||

Translation

Then Rāma, the destroyer of foes, brought the brothers Kuśa and Lava to his own residence and honored them with fitting hospitality, for they were worthy of reverence.

Context

Thereafter, Rama, the destroyer of enemies, having invited the two brothers Kusa and Lava who deserved honour. He brought them to his royal palace and extended respectful hospitality.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kuśa
• Lava
• svaveśma (royal residence/palace)

FAQs

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

Maryādā-dharma: a righteous ruler honors the worthy—especially bearers of sacred knowledge—through respectful hospitality and protection.

What is the narrative situation?

After seeing the twin singers, Rāma brings them to the palace and receives them with honor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s reverence and hospitality (pūjā) aligned with royal duty; recognition of merit irrespective of prior acquaintance.