Shloka 1.51.10

शतानन्दोपदेशः — Śatānanda’s Welcome to Rāma and the Prelude to Viśvāmitra’s History

Devanagari script

तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं तस्य विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:।प्रत्युवाच शतानन्दं वाक्यज्ञो वाक्यकोविदम्।।।।

Transliteration

tac chrutvā vacanaṁ tasya viśvāmitro mahā-muniḥ | pratyuvāca śatānandaṁ vākyajño vākyakovidam ||

Translation

Hearing his words, the great sage Viśvāmitra—skilled in speech—replied to Śatānanda, who was himself proficient in words.

Context

Great sage Viswamitra equipped with the knowledge of words heard Satananda who was proficient in speech. And replied:

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Śatānanda

FAQs

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

Dharma is conveyed through disciplined speech: the wise respond with appropriate, truthful, and measured words, especially in sacred company.

What is the narrative situation?

After Śatānanda’s reaction, the narration pivots to Viśvāmitra’s verbal response, marking the start of a brief exchange.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vāk-saṁyama and vāk-kauśala (restraint and skill in speech) in both sages—speech used to clarify dharma and events rather than to display ego.