Shloka 1.51.9

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

Devanagari script

अपि शान्तेन मनसा गुरुर्मे कुशिकात्मज ।इहाऽगतेन रामेण प्रयतेनाभिवादित:।।।।

Transliteration

api śāntena manasā gurur me kuśikātmaja | ihāgatena rāmeṇa prayatenābhivāditaḥ ||

Translation

O son of Kuśika, was my father respectfully saluted by Rāma—who came here disciplined and devout—doing so with a tranquil mind?

Context

O Kushika's son! did pious Rama welcome my father with a tranquil mind when he arrived?"

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• Daśaratha
• guru (Daśaratha’s father/elder)

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined reverence: greeting elders with inner calm (śānta-manas) and outward humility (abhivādana) rather than mere formality.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha seeks confirmation that Rāma, upon arriving, greeted the royal elder properly—showing that Rāma’s conduct aligns with tradition and righteousness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Praśānti and vinaya—tranquil self-mastery joined to humble respect.