Shloka 1.66.1

शिवधनुर्न्यासकथा तथा सीतोत्पत्तिविवाहशुल्क-निश्चयः (The Bow of Śiva: Its Deposit, Sītā’s Origin, and the Prowess-Brideprice Vow)

Devanagari script

तत: प्रभाते विमले कृतकर्मा नराधिप:।विश्वामित्रं महात्मानं आजुहाव सराघवम्।।1.66.1।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prabhāte vimale kṛtakarmā narādhipaḥ |

viśvāmitraṃ mahātmānaṃ ājuhāva sa-rāghavam ||

Translation

Then, at the clear and stainless dawn, the king—having completed his daily rites—invited the great-souled Viśvāmitra, together with the Rāghavas.

Context

The day dawned bright and clear when the king (Janaka) performed his daily routine rites and welcomed the great Viswamitra with the two Raghavas (Rama and Lakshmana).

Characters & Entities

• Janaka (implied by narādhipaḥ in Mithilā context)
• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (implied by plural Rāghavas)

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined kingship: Janaka completes his obligatory rites first, then honors guests and sages—showing that public leadership rests on personal religious and ethical order.

What is the narrative situation?

At dawn, after his morning duties, Janaka invites Viśvāmitra along with Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s conscientiousness (kṛtakarmā) and hospitality—proper conduct toward sages and honored guests.