Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 67, Shloka 12
शिवधनुर्दर्शनं—रामेण धनुर्भङ्गश्च
The Showing of Śiva’s Bow and Rama’s Breaking of It
विश्वामित्रस्तु धर्मात्मा श्रुत्वा जनकभाषितम्।वत्स राम धनु: पश्य इति राघवमब्रवीत्।।।।
viśvāmitras tu dharmātmā śrutvā janakabhāṣitam | vatsa rāma dhanuḥ paśya iti rāghavam abravīt || 1.67.12 ||
Nghe lời vua Janaka, Viśvāmitra—bậc hành trì Chánh pháp—bèn nói với Rāghava: “Này con yêu Rāma, hãy nhìn cây cung.”
Having heard the words of Janaka, the righteous Viswamitra said: "O Child! O Descendant of Raghu! look at this bow".
FAQs
Dharma of obedience and discipline: Rāma acts under the guru’s instruction, showing that rightful action proceeds through guidance, not ego.
Viśvāmitra prompts Rāma to approach and view the bow that has been brought out.
Viśvāmitra’s protective mentorship and Rāma’s readiness to follow rightful command.