Shloka 1.40.4

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

Devanagari script

पितामहवचश्श्रुत्वा त्रयस्त्रिंशदरिन्दम।।।।देवा: परमसंहृष्टा: पुनर्जग्मुर्यथागतम्।

Transliteration

pitāmahavacaḥ śrutvā trayastriṃśadarindama | devāḥ paramasaṃhṛṣṭāḥ punar jagmur yathāgatam |

Translation

O subduer of enemies, having heard the words of the Grandsire (Brahmā), the gods—thirty-three in number—were greatly delighted and returned by the same way they had come.

Context

"O Destroyer of enemies! (Rama) On hearing the words of the grandsire (Brahma), the thirtythree gods, exceedingly delighted returned the way they had come.

Characters & Entities

• Pitāmaha (Brahmā)
• Devas (thirty-three gods)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through respect for rightful authority and truthful instruction. The gods’ orderly return after Brahmā’s words reflects alignment with cosmic law rather than impulsive action.

What is the narrative situation?

After Brahmā speaks, the group of gods departs, satisfied, returning along the path they came.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Obedience to rightful guidance and harmony with cosmic order (ṛta/dharma) are emphasized.