Shloka 1.47.19

दितेर्गर्भभङ्गो मरुत्प्रतिष्ठा च (Diti’s Severed Embryo and the स्थापना of the Maruts; Viśālā-nagara Lineage)

Devanagari script

इहाद्य रजनीं राम सुखं वत्स्यामहे वयम्।श्व: प्रभाते नरश्रेष्ठ जनकं द्रष्टुमर्हसि।।।।

Transliteration

ihādya rajanīṃ rāma sukhaṃ vatsyāmahe vayam | śvaḥ prabhāte naraśreṣṭha janakaṃ draṣṭum arhasi ||

Translation

O Rāma, tonight we shall rest here in comfort; and tomorrow at daybreak, O best of men, it is fitting that you go to see Janaka.

Context

O Rama! we shall spend the right happily here. O Best among men! On the tomorrow we see Janaka".

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• Janaka
• Vaiśālī

FAQs

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

Maryādā (propriety) and disciplined conduct: rest at the proper time, then proceed at dawn to fulfill the next duty—meeting Janaka as arranged.

What is the narrative situation?

Having reached Vaiśālī, Viśvāmitra plans the itinerary: they will stay the night and visit King Janaka the next morning.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-regulation and readiness for duty—Rāma is addressed as ‘best of men’ in the context of doing what is proper at the proper time.