Shloka 1.51.14

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

Devanagari script

अचिन्त्यकर्मा तपसा ब्रह्मर्षिरतुलप्रभ:।विश्वामित्रो महातेजा वेत्स्येनं परमां गतिम्।।।।

Transliteration

acintya-karmā tapasā brahmarṣir atula-prabhaḥ | viśvāmitro mahā-tejā vetsi enaṁ paramāṁ gatim ||

Translation

“The highly radiant Viśvāmitra has accomplished deeds beyond imagination; through austerity he became a Brahmarṣi, of incomparable splendor. Know him as the highest refuge and goal.”

Context

Highly lustrous Viswamitra has performed deeds which defy all imagination. By his austerities, he became Brahmarshi and possesses unparalleled radiance. Know him to be the supreme resort.

Characters & Entities

• Śatānanda
• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma is reverence for realized spiritual authority: tapas disciplined by truth and purpose yields legitimate moral-spiritual stature, worthy of trust and refuge.

What is the narrative situation?

Śatānanda instructs Rāma about Viśvāmitra’s extraordinary spiritual achievements to frame why following him is auspicious and right.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s tapas and steadfastness—his moral-spiritual ascent is presented as earned, not inherited.