Shloka 1.41.10

अंशुमान्—अश्वान्वेषणम्, दिशागजसंवादः, कपिलदाहवृत्तान्तः, गङ्गोपदेशः (Anshuman’s Search for the Horse and the Counsel to Bring Ganga)

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा सर्वानेव दिशागजान्।यथाक्रमं यथान्यायं प्रष्टुं समुपचक्रमे।।।।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṁ śrutvā sarvān eva diśāgajān | yathākramaṁ yathānyāyaṁ praṣṭuṁ samupacakrame ||

Translation

After hearing the words spoken to him, Anśumān began to inquire—successively and with due propriety—of all the elephants guarding the quarters.

Context

Having listened to the words of the elephant, Anshuman started enquring the well being of each of the guardians (elephants) of the quarters successively with due respect:

Characters & Entities

• Anśumān
• diśāgajas (elephants of the quarters)

FAQs

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

Dharma values orderly, respectful inquiry: knowledge-seeking should follow proper method (krama) and propriety (nyāya), not arrogance or haste.

What is the narrative situation?

On his quest, Anśumān consults the cosmic guardians (directional elephants) in a disciplined sequence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and discipline—he approaches powerful beings with due respect and correct procedure.