Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 65, Shloka 35
विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः
Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status
तृप्तिराश्चर्यभूतानां कथानां नास्ति मे विभो।।।।कर्मकालो मुनिश्रेष्ठ लम्बते रविमण्डलम्।
tṛptir āścaryabhūtānāṃ kathānāṃ nāsti me vibho |
karmakālo muniśreṣṭha lambate ravimaṇḍalam ||
Bạch đấng tôn chủ, con nghe những chuyện kỳ diệu ấy mà chẳng hề thấy đủ. Nhưng, hỡi bậc thánh hiền tối thượng, thời khắc hành lễ đã đến—vầng nhật luân đang dần lặn xuống.
O Lord! I am never tired of listening to your marvellous deeds. O Excellent among ascetics! the Sun has set and it is time for evening prayers.
FAQs
Dharma balances inspiration with duty: even while delighting in sacred narratives, one must not neglect timely daily obligations (nitya-karma).
Janaka expresses eagerness to hear more but notes that evening is approaching and ritual duties must be performed.
Discipline and prioritization—Janaka models respect for time-bound religious responsibilities.