Shloka 1.40.20

सगरपुत्राणां रसातलगमनम् — The Descent of Sagara’s Sons and the Wrath of Kapila

Devanagari script

तं ते प्रदक्षिणं कृत्वा पृष्ट्वा चापि निरामयम्।खनन्त स्समुपक्रान्ता दिशं हैमवतीं तत:।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ te pradakṣiṇaṃ kṛtvā pṛṣṭvā cāpi nirāmayam |

khanantaḥ samupakrāntā diśaṃ haimavatīṃ tataḥ ||

Translation

Having circumambulated him to the right and inquired after his well-being, they then proceeded—still digging—toward the northern, Himālaya-facing quarter.

Context

Having paid homage and enquiring as to his well-being, they arrived at the northern region by digging the earth.

Characters & Entities

• northern quarter (haimavatī diś)
• directional elephant (referent from prior verse context)
• Himavat/Himālaya (implied by haimavatī)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes courtesy and care: they do not merely pass by a guardian being, but inquire about well-being, reflecting respectful speech and humane regard.

What is the narrative situation?

After honoring the western guardian, the princes continue their subterranean digging and move toward the northern quarter.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Civility (vinaya): respectful conduct expressed through pradakṣiṇā and considerate inquiry.