Shloka 1.39.22

सगरयज्ञाश्वहरणम् — The Stolen Sacrificial Horse of Sagara

Devanagari script

ततो देवास्सगन्धर्वास्सासुरास्सहपन्नगा:।सम्भ्रान्तमनसस्सर्वे पितामहमुपागमन्।।1.39.22।।

Transliteration

tayor madhye pravṛtto 'bhūd yajñaḥ sa puruṣottama |

sa hi deśo naravyāghra praśasto yajñakarmaṇi || 1.39.5 ||

Translation

Between those two mountains the sacrifice (yajña) was undertaken, O best of men; for that region, O tiger among men, was well-suited for sacrificial rites.

Context

Then the gods together with the gandharvas, asuras and serpents in bewildered minds approached Lord Brahma.

Characters & Entities

• Himavān
• Vindhya
• Yajña (sacrifice)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes performing yajña in a proper place and manner—right action depends on right context, discipline, and adherence to sacred procedure.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra specifies where Sagara’s sacrifice took place: in the region between Himavān and Vindhya, considered auspicious for ritual.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ritual conscientiousness: choosing an appropriate site reflects care for correctness (śuddhi) and truthfulness to prescribed duty.