Shloka 2.14.52

सत्यपाशः — Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise

Devanagari script

सोमसूर्यौ च काकुत्स्थ शिववैश्रवणावपि।।।।वरुणश्चाग्निरिन्द्रश्च विजयं प्रदिशन्तु ते।

Transliteration

somasūryau ca kākutstha śivavaiśravaṇāv api |

varuṇaś cāgnir indraś ca vijayaṃ pradiśantu te ||

Translation

O scion of Kakutstha, may Soma and Sūrya, Śiva and Vaiśravaṇa, and Varuṇa, Agni, and Indra grant you victory.

Context

O descendent of Kakutstha, may Moon and Sun, Siva and Kubera, Varuna, Agni and Indra bestow victory on you.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Daśaratha
• Kākutstha (dynastic epithet)
• Soma
• Sūrya
• Śiva
• Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera)
• Varuṇa
• Agni
• Indra

FAQs

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

Dharma recognizes divine order supporting righteous rule: victory is sought not for conquest alone but for the protection of dharma through legitimate kingship.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra concludes/continues his morning address with a blessing invoking major deities for the king’s success.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Piety and auspicious speech—seeking strength through alignment with cosmic and moral order.