Shloka 17
इन्द्रस्य दुःखप्राप्तिः—त्रिशिरोवधः, वृत्रोत्पत्तिः, जृम्भिकाजननम्
Indra’s Distress: Slaying of Triśiras, Birth of Vṛtra, and the Origin of Yawning
तास्तु यत्नं परं कृत्वा पुन: शक्रमुपस्थिता:
tāstu yatnaṃ paraṃ kṛtvā punaḥ śakram upasthitāḥ
But they, having exerted their utmost effort, once again approached Śakra (Indra), presenting themselves before him.
शल्य उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfast effort followed by a renewed, respectful appeal to rightful authority—suggesting that sincere endeavor and persistence are ethically valued, especially when seeking aid or judgment from a higher power.
After making their best effort, the group referred to as 'they' (feminine plural) return and stand before Śakra (Indra) again, indicating a repeated approach—either to report results, seek further help, or renew a request.