Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 22, Shloka 11
बलातिबलोपदेशः
The Instruction of Bala and Atibala
अध्यर्धयोजनं गत्वा सरय्वा दक्षिणे तटे।रामेति मधुरां वाणीं विश्वामित्रोऽभ्यभाषत।।1.22.11।।
adhyardhayojanaṃ gatvā sarayvā dakṣiṇe taṭe |
rāmeti madhurāṃ vāṇīṃ viśvāmitro 'bhyabhāṣata ||
ಸರಯುವಿನ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ತಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಅರ್ಧ ಯೋಜನಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ದೂರ ಹೋಗಿ, ವಿಶ್ವಾಮಿತ್ರನು ‘ರಾಮ’ ಎಂದು ಹೆಸರಿಟ್ಟು ಮಧುರ ವಾಣಿಯಿಂದ ಮಾತಾಡಿದನು.
After crossing a distance of over half a yojana on the southern bank of Sarayu, Viswamitra addressed Rama sweet in a gentle voice.
FAQs
Dharma is transmitted through respectful guru–śiṣya engagement; the sage’s gentle address signals instruction meant for righteous action.
During the journey by the Sarayū, Viśvāmitra begins direct instruction by addressing Rāma.
Teachability and attentiveness: Rāma is positioned as a disciplined student ready to receive sacred instruction.