Shloka 20
ताटकावधः
The Slaying of Tāṭakā
ततस्तावश्मवर्षेण कीर्यमाणौ समन्तत:।।1.26.20।।दृष्ट्वा गाधिसुतश्श्रीमानिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।
tatas tāv aśmavarṣeṇa kīryamāṇau samantataḥ | dṛṣṭvā gādhisutaḥ śrīmān idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||1.26.20||
ततः ताव् अश्मवर्षेण कीर्यमाणौ समन्ततः। दृष्ट्वा गाधिसुतः श्रीमान् इदं वचनम् अब्रवीत्॥
On seeing them hit and thrown about by a rain of stones from all sides, the auspicious son of Gadhi, (Viswamitra) spoke these words:
FAQs
Dharma is supported by wise counsel at the right time; the teacher intervenes to ensure the righteous act is completed effectively.
As Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa face a renewed stone-rain attack, Viśvāmitra prepares to instruct Rāma decisively.
Viśvāmitra’s vigilance and responsibility as guide—protecting the mission and directing action.