Shloka 1.64.16

रम्भा-प्रलोभनम् — Rambhā’s Temptation and Viśvāmitra’s Curse

Devanagari script

कोपेन स महातेजास्तपोऽपहरणे कृते।इन्द्रियैरजितै राम न लेभे शान्तिमात्मन:।।1.64.16।।

Transliteration

kopena sa mahātejās tapo ’paharaṇe kṛte | indriyair ajitai rāma na lebhe śāntim ātmanaḥ || 1.64.16 ||

Translation

O Rāma, that mighty one, when his ascetic merit had been diminished through anger, found no peace within himself—his senses still unconquered.

Context

"O Rama! highly powerful Viswamitra was deprived of his ascetic merit due to hisanger. He had no peace of mind for his inability to control his senses.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Inner peace is a fruit of dharma only when the senses are mastered; anger dissipates spiritual capital and destroys tranquility.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra reflects on the aftermath of the curse: anger caused loss of tapas and left him mentally unsettled.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Indriya-nigraha (control of the senses) as a necessary virtue for ascetics and rulers alike.