Shloka 1.32.2
कुशवंशवर्णनम् — The Line of Kuśa and the Disfigurement of Kuśanābha’s Daughters by Vāyu
स महात्मा कुलीनायां युक्तायां सुगुणोल्बणान्।वैदर्भ्यां जनयामास चतुरस्सदृशान् सुतान्।।।।कुशाम्बं कुशनाभं च अधूर्तरजसं वसुम्।
antaś carasi bhūtānāṃ sarveṣāṃ tvaṃ surottama |
prabhāvajñāḥ sma te sarvāḥ kim asmān avamanyase || 1.32.19 ||
“O best among the gods, you move within all beings. We all know your power—why, then, do you treat us with contempt?”
That great soul, Kusa, married the princess of Vidarbha born in a noble family and a match for him. He begot four virtuous sons who resembled him. They were Kusamba, Kusanabha, Adhurtarajas and Vasu.
True power must be joined with humility and righteousness. Dharma rejects the misuse of superiority to pressure or demean others, especially in matters of marriage and consent.
The maidens acknowledge Vāyu’s omnipresence and strength, yet challenge the disrespect implicit in his proposal.
Satya with courage: they speak truthfully about Vāyu’s power while ethically confronting his improper conduct.