Shloka 1.40.9

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

Devanagari script

तेषां तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा पुत्राणां राजसत्तम:।।।।समन्युरब्रवीद्वाक्यं सगरो रघुनन्दन।

Transliteration

teṣāṁ tadvacanaṁ śrutvā putrāṇāṁ rājasattamaḥ | samanyur abravīd vākyaṁ sagaro raghunandana ||

Translation

O Rāma, hearing those words of his sons, King Sagara—foremost among kings—replied, his anger aroused.

Context

"O Rama! incensed to fury at the words of his sons, magnanimous king Sagara replied":

Characters & Entities

• Sagara
• sons of Sagara
• Rāma (raghunandana)

FAQs

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

A king’s decisions should be grounded in dharma and truth, not in anger; the verse flags wrath (krodha) as a destabilizing force in governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Sagara hears the report that the horse and thief are still unfound and prepares to respond.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse highlights a lapse-risk rather than a virtue: it draws attention to the need for royal self-mastery when provoked.