Shloka 1.29.17

सिद्धाश्रम-प्रसङ्गः (Siddhashrama and the Vāmana Narrative)

Devanagari script

पुत्रत्वं गच्छ भगवन्नदित्या मम चानघ।।1.29.16।।भ्राता भव यवीयांस्त्वं शक्रस्यासुरसूदन ।शोकार्तानां तु देवानां साहाय्यं कर्तुमर्हसि।।1.29.17।।

Transliteration

putratvaṃ gaccha bhagavann adityā mama cānagha || 1.29.16 ||

bhrātā bhava yavīyāṃs tvaṃ śakrasyāsurasūdana |

śokārtānāṃ tu devānāṃ sāhāyyaṃ kartum arhasi || 1.29.17 ||

Translation

O Blessed Lord, O stainless One—become a son to Aditi and to me. O slayer of the Asuras, become the younger brother of Śakra (Indra); you are worthy to aid the gods who are afflicted with sorrow.

Context

"O Sinless Lord, Be born son to Aditi and to me, O Destroyer of asuras, be the younger brother to Indra. You can help these sorrowstricken devatas.

Characters & Entities

• Kāśyapa
• Viṣṇu
• Aditi
• Śakra (Indra)
• Devāḥ (gods)
• Asura

FAQs

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

Dharma demands protection of the afflicted righteous: the divine is invoked to restore balance when adharma overwhelms the devas.

What is the narrative situation?

Kāśyapa specifies the boon: Viṣṇu should incarnate as Aditi’s son (Vāmana) and assist Indra and the sorrowing gods against the Asuras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate guardianship: the commitment to relieve suffering and re-establish rightful order.