Shloka 1.26.27

ताटकावधः (The Slaying of Tāṭakā)

Devanagari script

उवाच परमप्रीत स्सहस्राक्ष: पुरन्दर:।।1.26.27।।सुराश्च सर्वे संहृष्टा विश्वामित्रमथाब्रुवन्।

Transliteration

uvāca paramaprītaḥ sahasrākṣaḥ purandaraḥ | surāś ca sarve saṃhṛṣṭā viśvāmitram athābruvan ||

Translation

Then Purandara—Indra of the thousand eyes—exceedingly delighted, and all the gods rejoicing, spoke to Viśvāmitra.

Context

Then exceedingly pleased the thousand-eyed Indra and all other delighted celestials said to Viswamitra:

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Purandara, Sahasrākṣa)
• surāḥ (celestial beings)
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring worthy deeds and acknowledging rightful protectors; divine voices affirm the ethical legitimacy of the act.

What is the narrative situation?

Following the victory, Indra and the gods turn to Viśvāmitra to convey their approval and the next instruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and discernment—recognizing dharmic action and responding appropriately.