Shloka 2.110.29

लोकसमुत्पत्ति-वर्णनम् तथा इक्ष्वाकुवंश-प्रशंसा (Cosmogony and Ikshvaku Genealogy as Counsel to Rama)

Devanagari script

कल्माषपादपुत्रोऽभूच्छङ्खणस्त्विति विश्रुतः।यस्तु तद्वीर्यमासाद्य सहसैन्यो व्यनीनशत्।।।।

Transliteration

kalmāṣapādaputro 'bhūc chaṅkhaṇas tv iti viśrutaḥ |

yas tu tad vīryam āsādya sahasainyo vyanīnaśat ||

Translation

Kalmāṣapāda’s son became famed by the name Śaṅkhaṇa; and whoever confronted his prowess was crushed, together with his army.

Context

Shankhana was the famous son of Kalmashapada. Whoever challenged his prowess was routed with his entire army.

Characters & Entities

• Kalmāṣapāda
• Śaṅkhaṇa

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

It points to kṣatriya-dharma: protection of the realm and decisive strength against hostile challengers, exercised as a duty of kingship.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker continues the royal genealogy, highlighting notable rulers and their reputations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and protective power (vīrya) as an expected royal quality.