Shloka 1.41.14

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

Devanagari script

यज्ञीयं च हयं तत्र चरन्तमविदूरत:।ददर्श पुरुषव्याघ्रो दु:खशोकसमन्वित:।।।।

Transliteration

yajñīyaṃ ca hayaṃ tatra carantam avidūrataḥ | dadarśa puruṣavyāghro duḥkhaśokasamanvitaḥ ||

Translation

Overwhelmed with grief and sorrow, Anśumān—the tiger among men—saw the sacrificial horse grazing nearby.

Context

Possessed by grief and tears, Anshuman, that tiger among men, beheld the sacrificial horse grazing nearby.

Characters & Entities

• Anśumān
• sacrificial horse (aśva)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfastness in duty even amid sorrow—Anśumān continues the mission connected to the sacrifice and his lineage.

What is the narrative situation?

Anśumān, searching after the disappearance of the sacrificial horse and the fate of his elders, finally spots the horse grazing nearby.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and courage under grief (śoka) while remaining focused on rightful responsibility.