Shloka 1.67.12

शिवधनुर्दर्शनं—रामेण धनुर्भङ्गश्च (The Showing of Śiva’s Bow and Rama’s Breaking of It)

Devanagari script

विश्वामित्रस्तु धर्मात्मा श्रुत्वा जनकभाषितम्।वत्स राम धनु: पश्य इति राघवमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

viśvāmitras tu dharmātmā śrutvā janakabhāṣitam | vatsa rāma dhanuḥ paśya iti rāghavam abravīt || 1.67.12 ||

Translation

Hearing Janaka’s words, righteous Viśvāmitra said to Rāghava: “Dear child Rāma, look upon the bow.”

Context

Having heard the words of Janaka, the righteous Viswamitra said: "O Child! O Descendant of Raghu! look at this bow".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Janaka
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• the bow (Śiva-dhanus / Pināka)

FAQs

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

Dharma of obedience and discipline: Rāma acts under the guru’s instruction, showing that rightful action proceeds through guidance, not ego.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra prompts Rāma to approach and view the bow that has been brought out.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s protective mentorship and Rāma’s readiness to follow rightful command.