Shloka 1.32.6

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

Devanagari script

कुशाम्बस्तु महातेजा: कौशाम्बीमकरोत्पुरीम् ।कुशनाभस्तु धर्मात्मा पुरं चक्रे महोदयम्।।।।

Transliteration

sa ca tā dayitā dīnāḥ kanyāḥ paramaśobhanāḥ | dṛṣṭvā bhagnās tadā rājā sambhrānta idam abravīt ||

Translation

Seeing his beloved daughters—so beautiful, now distressed and broken—the king, shaken with alarm, spoke these words.

Context

The brilliant Kushamba and the righteous Kushanabha constructed the cities ofKaushanbi and Mahodaya (as their capital) respectively.

Characters & Entities

• king (Kuśanābha)
• the daughters

FAQs

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

A ruler’s dharma includes compassionate protection of dependents; the king’s immediate concern reflects guardianship as duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The king sees his daughters harmed and prepares to question them to understand the wrongdoing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Parental compassion and protective responsibility, even before identifying the offender.