Shloka 1.40.29

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

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा तु वचनं तेषां कपिलो रघुनन्दन।रोषेण महताऽऽविष्टो हुङ्कारमकरोत्तदा।।।।

Transliteration

śrutvā tu vacanaṃ teṣāṃ kapilo raghunandana | roṣeṇa mahatāviṣṭo huṅkāram akarot tadā |

Translation

Hearing their words, Kapila—O Raghunandana—overwhelmed by great wrath, then uttered a fierce “huṃ” sound.

Context

"O descendant of Raghu! Kapila, having heard their words, overwhelmed with great wrath, uttered the sound "H'm".

Characters & Entities

• Kapila
• Sagarātmajāḥ (sons of Sagara) (implicit as 'teṣām')
• Rāma (Raghunandana)

FAQs

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

Words have karmic consequences: disrespectful speech toward the spiritually great can invite immediate downfall. Dharma emphasizes reverence and restraint in addressing sages.

What is the narrative situation?

Kapila reacts to the sons’ accusation and hostile approach by emitting a powerful, wrathful utterance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kapila’s tapas (ascetic power) and authority are foregrounded; the narrative underscores the gravity of offending such a figure.