Shloka 1.34.21

कुशिकवंश-प्रसङ्गः / Genealogy of the Kuśika Line and the Kausikī River

Devanagari script

विशेषेण भवानेव विश्वामित्रो महायशा:।कौशिकी सरितां श्रेष्ठा कुलोद्योतकरी तव।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā kuśo rāma kuśanābhaṃ mahīpatim |

jagāma ākāśam āviśya brahmalokaṃ sanātanam ||

Translation

Having spoken thus to King Kūśanābha, O Rāma, Kūśa entered the sky and departed to the eternal Brahmaloka, the world of Brahmā.

Context

"Highly illustrious Viswamitra, you are similar to Brahma. Among the rivers, Kausiki is the best, refurbishing the image of your dynasty".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Rāma
• Kūśa (Kusa)
• Kūśanābha
• Brahmaloka
• Brahmā

FAQs

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

The verse links dharma and spiritual merit with higher destinies: righteous life and truth-aligned conduct culminate in elevated states (symbolized by Brahmaloka).

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra continues the genealogy narrative, describing Kūśa’s departure after blessing Kūśanābha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Spiritual accomplishment and renunciation—Kūśa’s capacity to depart to Brahmaloka implies exceptional tapas and purity.