Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 23, Shloka 22
कामाश्रम
प्रवेशः / Entry into Kāma’s Hermitage at the Sarayū–Gaṅgā Confluence
कथाभिरभिरामाभिरभिरामौ नृपात्मजौ।रमयामास धर्मात्मा कौशिको मुनिपुङ्गव:।।।।
kathābhir abhirāmābhir abhirāmau nṛpātmajau |
ramayāmāsa dharmātmā kauśiko munipuṅgavaḥ ||
Kauśika (Viśvāmitra), yang berhati dharma dan terunggul antara para muni, menggembirakan dua putera raja yang menawan itu dengan kisah-kisah yang indah lagi menyenangkan.
"O worshipful one, whose sacred hermitage is this? Who lives here? Indeed, we are curious to know".
FAQs
Dharma is taught through elevating narratives: a sage uses stories to shape character, strengthen right understanding, and guide conduct.
During their stay at the hermitage, Viśvāmitra engages Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa with instructive, pleasing accounts.
Wise pedagogy and benevolence—Viśvāmitra’s ability to instruct while delighting, nurturing dharmic insight.