Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 22, Shloka 16
बलातिबलोपदेशः
The Instruction of Bala and Atibala
एतद्विद्याद्वये लब्धे भविता नास्ति ते सम:।बलात्वतिबला चैव सर्वज्ञानस्य मातरौ।।1.22.16।।
etad vidyādvaye labdhe bhavitā nāsti te samaḥ | balātv atibalā caiva sarvajñānasya mātarau || 1.22.16 ||
Quand tu auras acquis ces deux branches du savoir, nul ne sera ton égal, ni maintenant ni à l’avenir. Car Bala et Atibala sont véritablement les mères de toute connaissance.
With these two kinds of knowledge secured, there will be none equal to you, at present or in fututre. Bala and atibala are mother to all kinds of knowledge .
FAQs
Dharma here emphasizes right empowerment: sacred knowledge is to be given and received for righteous purposes. True excellence is grounded in disciplined, dharmic learning rather than mere power.
Viśvāmitra is preparing to transmit the two protective mantra-vidyās, Bala and Atibala, assuring Rāma of their unmatched efficacy.
Rāma’s fitness as a worthy recipient—humility and readiness to learn—along with the guru’s responsible bestowal of power for dharmic ends.