Shloka 1.33.11

कुशनाभकन्याशतविवाहः — The Marriage of Kuśanābha’s Hundred Daughters (and the Birth of Brahmadatta)

Devanagari script

एतस्मिन्नेव काले तु चूली नाम महातपा:।ऊर्ध्वरेताश्शुभाचारो ब्राह्मं तप उपागमत्।।1.33.11।।

Transliteration

etasminn eva kāle tu cūlī nāma mahātapāḥ | ūrdhvaretāḥ śubhācāro brāhmaṃ tapa upāgamat ||

Translation

Just at that time, a great ascetic named Cūlī—living in celibacy and of pure conduct—undertook brahmanical austerity in pursuit of Brahman.

Context

At that time a great and virtuous ascetic named Chuli living in celebacy was performing austerities in pursuit of the knowledge of Brahman.

Characters & Entities

• Cūlī

FAQs

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

Self-discipline as dharma: brahmacarya and pure conduct are presented as foundations for spiritual pursuit and inner truth (satya in practice).

What is the narrative situation?

The story introduces the ascetic Cūlī, setting the conditions for the ensuing boon and lineage-related events.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Brahmacarya (continence) and śubhācāra (upright conduct) as markers of spiritual integrity.