Shloka 1.32.25

कुशवंशवर्णनम् — The Line of Kuśa and the Disfigurement of Kuśanābha’s Daughters by Vāyu

Devanagari script

स च ता दयिता दीना: कन्या: परमशोभना:।दृष्ट्वा भग्नास्तदा राजा सम्भ्रान्त इदमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

kuśāmbas tu mahātejāḥ kauśāmbīm akarot purīm | kuśanābhas tu dharmātmā puraṃ cakre mahodayam ||

Translation

Kūśāmbha, blazing with great splendour, built the city of Kauśāmbī; and Kuśanābha, righteous at heart, founded the city called Mahodaya.

Context

The king saw his extremely beautiful beloved daughters distressed and shattered and spoke these words with bewilderment.

Characters & Entities

• Kūśāmbha
• Kauśāmbī
• Kuśanābha
• Mahodaya

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance includes creating stable civic centers—cities that embody protection, order, and prosperity under righteous rulers.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration lists the cities founded by Kuśa’s sons, identifying their capitals.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Royal capability joined with inner righteousness—splendour (tejas) and dharmic intention.