Shloka 1.50.10

यज्ञवाटप्रवेशः जनक-विश्वामित्रसंवादश्च (Arrival at the Sacrificial Ground and Janaka’s Reception)

Devanagari script

अथ राजा मुनिश्रेष्ठं कृताञ्जलिरभाषत।।1.50.10।।आसने भगवानास्तां सहैभिर्मुनिपुङ्गवै:।

Transliteration

atha rājā muniśreṣṭhaṃ kṛtāñjalir abhāṣata | āsane bhagavān āstāṃ saha ebhir muni-puṅgavaiḥ ||

Translation

Then the king, with hands folded in reverence, addressed the foremost sage: “Venerable sir, be seated upon the seat, together with these eminent seers.”

Context

The king then folded his hands in supplication to the foremost of ascetics, Viswamitra, saying "O Venerable one! please be seated along with the eminent ascetics."

Characters & Entities

• King (rājā)
• Viśvāmitra
• Munis (munipuṅgava)

FAQs

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

Hospitality and reverence toward ascetics (atithi-satkāra and ṛṣi-sammāna): honoring spiritual authority is a key duty of rulers and householders.

What is the narrative situation?

At the sacrificial setting, the king formally welcomes Viśvāmitra and the sages and offers them seats.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and respect (vinaya)—shown by folded hands and courteous invitation.