Shloka 1.51.13

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

Devanagari script

स्वागतं ते नरश्रेष्ठ दिष्ट्या प्राप्तोऽसि राघव।विश्वामित्रं पुरस्कृत्य महर्षिमपराजितम्।।।।

Transliteration

svāgataṁ te nara-śreṣṭha diṣṭyā prāpto ’si rāghava | viśvāmitraṁ puraskṛtya maharṣim aparājitam ||

Translation

“Welcome to you, O best of men, O Rāghava. By good fortune you have arrived, with the invincible great seer Viśvāmitra before you as your guide.”

Context

"O Best of men! O Son of the Raghus you are fortunate to have come here followingthe invincible maharshi Viswamitra. Welcome to you.

Characters & Entities

• Śatānanda
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as hospitality and honoring rightful leadership: welcoming a guest and acknowledging the protective guidance of a great sage.

What is the narrative situation?

Śatānanda formally greets Rāma and notes that Rāma’s arrival under Viśvāmitra’s guidance is auspicious.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śatānanda’s courtesy and discernment—he recognizes both Rāma’s nobility and Viśvāmitra’s spiritual authority.