Shloka 1.38.10

सगरस्य पुत्रलाभः — Sagara’s Boons, Progeny, and the Rise of the Sixty Thousand

Devanagari script

एक: कस्यास्सुतो ब्रह्मन् का बहून् जनयिष्यति।श्रोतुमिच्छावहे ब्रह्मन् सत्यमस्तु वचस्तव।।।।

Transliteration

ekaḥ kasyāḥ suto brahman kā bahūn janayiṣyati | śrotum icchāvahe brahman satyam astu vacas tava || 1.38.10 ||

Translation

O knower of Brahman—whose will be a single heir, and who will give birth to many? We both wish to hear, O Brahmarṣi; may your words be true.

Context

O knower of Brahman! which of us will beget one, and who many sons? O Brahmarshi! we wish to hear. Let your words come true".

Characters & Entities

• Bhṛgu
• Keśinī
• Sumatī
• Sagara (implied context)

FAQs

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

Satya and faith in ṛṣi-vākya: the righteous order treats a sage’s truthful speech as dependable and worthy of trust.

What is the narrative situation?

Sagara’s queens ask Bhṛgu about the outcome of their boon—whether one will bear a single heir and the other many sons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverent inquiry: they seek knowledge respectfully and affirm confidence in the sage’s truthfulness.