Shloka 1.41.21

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

Devanagari script

गच्छ चाश्वं महाभाग तं गृह्य पुरुषर्षभ।।।।यज्ञं पैतामहं वीर संवर्तयितुमर्हसि।

Transliteration

gaccha cāśvaṃ mahābhāga taṃ gṛhya puruṣarṣabha | yajñaṃ paitāmahaṃ vīra saṃvartayitum arhasi ||

Translation

Go now, O greatly fortunate one, O best of men—take that horse and return. O hero, it is right for you to bring your grandfather’s sacrifice to completion.

Context

'O Highly fortunate one! O Best among men! go back with that horse. O Hero! Itbehoves of you to complete the sacrifice undertaken by your grandfather'.

Characters & Entities

• Garuḍa
• Anśumān
• sacrificial horse (aśva)
• the sacrifice (yajña / Aśvamedha)
• grandfather (Sagara)

FAQs

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

Dharma values completion of rightful undertakings: sacred commitments (yajña) should not be left unfinished when their lawful continuation is possible.

What is the narrative situation?

After explaining the unique role of Gaṅgā for the departed, Garuḍa instructs Anśumān to retrieve the horse and ensure the sacrifice is completed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability and duty-fulfillment—carrying obligations to their proper end.