Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 30, Shloka 25

सिद्धाश्रम

यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama

Devanagari script

कृतार्थोऽस्मि महाबाहो कृतं गुरुवचस्त्वया।सिद्धाश्रममिदं सत्यं कृतं राम महायश:।।।।

Transliteration

kṛtārtho 'smi mahābāho kṛtaṃ guruvacas tvayā | siddhāśramam idaṃ satyaṃ kṛtaṃ rāma mahāyaśaḥ ||

Translation

「大いなる腕を持つ者よ、我は今、願いを成就した。汝によって尊き師の言葉は果たされた。まことにここは、名のみならず実となったシッダ―シュラマである、偉名のラーマよ。」

Word by Word

• kṛtārthaḥ: fulfilled (in purpose)
• kṛtārthaḥ: Kartā (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kṛta + artha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Samāsa: Tatpuruṣa = kṛto 'rtho yasya / kṛtārtha; Pumliṅga, Prathamā, Ekavacana

• asmi: I am
• asmi: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: as (धातु)
• Form: Laṭ-lakāra, Uttama-puruṣa, Ekavacana, Parasmaipada

• mahābāho: O mighty-armed one
• mahābāho: Sambodhyā (सम्बोध्य)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mahā + bāhu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Samāsa: Bahuvrīhi = mahāntau bāhū yasya; Pumliṅga, Sambodhana, Ekavacana

• kṛtam: done/performed
• kṛtam: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kṛ (धातु) > kṛta (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त), Napumsaka, Prathamā/Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; predicate 'done'

• guruvacaḥ: the teacher's command
• guruvacaḥ: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: guru + vacas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Samāsa: Tatpuruṣa (षष्ठी) = guroḥ vacaḥ; Napumsaka, Prathamā/Dvitīyā, Ekavacana

• tvayā: by you
• tvayā: Kartṛ-karaṇa (कर्ता-करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tvam (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Sarvanāma, Tṛtīyā, Ekavacana

• siddhāśramam: Siddhāśrama
• siddhāśramam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: siddha + āśrama (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Samāsa: Karmadhāraya = siddhaḥ āśramaḥ; Pumliṅga, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana

• idam: this
• idam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: idam (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Napumsaka, Prathamā/Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; apposition to siddhāśramam

• satyam: truly/indeed
• satyam: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: satya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Napumsaka, Prathamā/Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; predicate adjective

• kṛtam: made/fulfilled
• kṛtam: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kṛ (धातु) > kṛta (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त), Napumsaka, Prathamā/Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; 'has been made (true to name)'

• rāma: O Rāma
• rāma: Sambodhyā (सम्बोध्य)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rāma (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Pumliṅga, Sambodhana, Ekavacana

• mahāyaśaḥ: O illustrious one
• mahāyaśaḥ: Sambodhyā (सम्बोध्य)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mahā + yaśas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Samāsa: Bahuvrīhi = mahad yaśo yasya; Pumliṅga, Sambodhana, Ekavacana

Context

"O mighty-armed Rama! I am fulfilled. Your father's commands have been executed. OIllustrious one, Siddhaashrama has proved true to its name".ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē bālakāṇḍē triṅśassarga:৷৷02Thus ends the thirtieth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Siddhāśrama

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as fidelity to rightful instruction (guru-vacana) and truth (satya): Rāma’s obedience and effective protection make the sacred place truly ‘accomplished’ in purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

With the sacrifice safely completed, Viśvāmitra directly commends Rāma, declaring his mission successful and Siddhāśrama vindicated in name and function.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfast obedience and reliability—he carries out entrusted duties completely, earning the sage’s spiritual satisfaction.