Valmiki Ramayana 1.50.3-4: Bala Kanda, Sarga 50, Shlokas 3-4
यज्ञवाटप्रवेशः जनक-विश्वामित्रसंवादश्च
Arrival at the Sacrificial Ground and Janaka’s Reception
बहूनीह सहस्राणि नानादेशनिवासिनाम् ।
ब्राह्मणानां महाभाग वेदाध्ययनशालिनाम् ॥३॥
ऋषिवाटाश्च दृश्यन्ते शकटीशतसङ्कुलाः ।
देशो विधीयतां ब्रह्मन् यत्र वत्स्यामहे वयम् ॥४॥
bahūnīha sahasrāṇi nānādeśanivāsinām |
brāhmaṇānāṃ mahābhāga vedādhyayanaśālinām ||3||
ṛṣivāṭāśca dṛśyante śakaṭīśatasaṅkulāḥ |
deśo vidhīyatāṃ brahman yatra vatsyāmahe vayam ||4||
महाराज, यहाँ हज़ारों ब्राह्मण आए हैं। वो अलग-अलग देश से आए हैं और वेद पढ़ते हैं। रिशियों के आश्रम भी दिख रहे हैं। उनके पास सक्रियाँ लगी हैं। अब हम कहाँ रुकें, वो जगह चुनिए।
O Illustrious sage! thousands of brahmins living in different countries and versed in the study of the vedas have assembled here. The shelters for ascetics are thronged with hundreds of carts. O Great ascetic! let us choose a place where we can stay.
FAQs
The verse exemplifies the dharma of guru-seva (service to the teacher) and vinaya (humble respect). Rama, though a prince, respectfully seeks his teacher Vishvamitra's guidance in finding suitable lodging, demonstrating proper conduct toward elders and teachers.
Rama and Lakshmana, accompanied by Sage Vishvamitra, have arrived at King Janaka's sacrificial ground in Mithila. Observing the vast assembly of Vedic scholars and the crowded hermitages, Rama respectfully requests Vishvamitra to select an appropriate place for their stay.
The verse emphasizes the virtue of vinaya (humble respect) and observance of proper protocol. Rama's respectful address to Vishvamitra and his deference to the sage's judgment in choosing their lodging exemplifies the ideal conduct of a disciple toward his guru.
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