Shloka 1.33.19

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

Devanagari script

स राजा सौमदेयस्तु पुरीमध्यवसत्तदा।कांपिल्यां परया लक्ष्म्या देवराजो यथा दिवम्।।1.33.19।।

Transliteration

tasyāḥ prasanno brahmarṣir dadau putram anuttamam |

brahmadatta iti khyātaṁ mānasaṁ cūlinas sutam ||1.33.18||

Translation

Pleased with her, the brahmarṣi granted her an unsurpassed son—mind-born, the son of Cūlin—who became renowned by the name Brahmadatta.

Context

Then king Brahmadatta, son of Somada, lived in the city of Kampilya with greatprosperity like Indra in heaven.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmarṣi Cūlin (Chuli)
• Somadā
• Brahmadatta

FAQs

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

A righteous boon given by a sage is portrayed as a dharmic act—spiritual power is used to fulfill a legitimate, truthful request.

What is the narrative situation?

After Somadā’s request, the sage Cūlin grants her a son, named Brahmadatta, described as mind-born.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The sage’s compassion and controlled spiritual potency (tapas), applied for welfare rather than ego or harm.