Shloka 1.9.20

ऋश्यशृङ्गानयनकथा — The Account of Bringing Ṛśyaśṛṅga (and the Remedy for Drought)

Devanagari script

द्वैविध्यं ब्रह्मचर्यस्य भविष्यति महात्मन:।

लोकेषु प्रथितं राजन्विप्रैश्च कथितं सदा।।

Transliteration

dvaividhyaṃ brahmacaryasya bhaviṣyati mahātmanaḥ |

lokeṣu prathitaṃ rājan vipraiś ca kathitaṃ sadā ||

Translation

O King, for that great-souled one there would be a twofold observance of brahmacarya, renowned in the worlds and ever spoken of by learned brahmins.

Characters & Entities

• Ṛśyaśṛṅga
• brahmins (vipra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through disciplined self-restraint; brahmacarya is portrayed as a respected, socially affirmed ethical practice.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration highlights Ṛśyaśṛṅga’s renowned ascetic discipline, preparing the ground for his later role in royal rites.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control (saṃyama) and purity of conduct, recognized and praised by the learned.