Shloka 1.41.25

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

Devanagari script

स्वपुरं चागमच्छ्रीमानिष्टयज्ञोमहीपति:।।।।गङ्गायाश्चागमे राजा निश्चयं नाध्यगच्छत।

Transliteration

evam ukto ’ṃśumān samyak sagareṇa mahātmanā | dhanur ādāya khaḍgaṃ ca jagāma laghuvikramaḥ ||

Translation

Thus thoroughly instructed by the great-souled Sagara, Anśumān, swift in valor, set out, taking up his bow and his sword.

Context

The great lord of the earth (king Sagara) after performing the sacrifice reached his capital. (But) He could not devise any means to bring Ganga down to the earth.

Characters & Entities

• Anśumān
• Sagara
• bow (dhanus)
• sword (khaḍga)

FAQs

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

Prompt, disciplined action after receiving rightful instruction—dharma is not merely known but enacted without delay.

What is the narrative situation?

Anśumān begins his mission, equipped for danger, following Sagara’s directive to recover the sacrificial horse and protect the rite.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (courage) and kṛtya-parāyaṇatā (commitment to assigned duty).