Shloka 1.51.12

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

Devanagari script

तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं तस्य विश्वामित्रस्य भाषितम् ।शतानन्दो महातेजा रामं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tac chrutvā vacanaṁ tasya viśvāmitrasya bhāṣitam | śatānando mahā-tejā rāmaṁ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

Having heard the words spoken by Viśvāmitra, the radiant Śatānanda addressed these words to Rāma.

Context

Having heard Viswamitra the highly brilliant Satananda said to Rama:

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Śatānanda
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is transmitted through respectful instruction: elders and sages guide the young hero, ensuring right understanding of persons, merit, and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After Viśvāmitra’s reply, Śatānanda shifts the conversation and begins addressing Rāma directly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śatānanda’s role as a teacher: he prepares to instruct and bless Rāma, reflecting the guru-like duty of sages in epic narrative.