Shloka 1.41.7

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

Devanagari script

दैत्यदानवरक्षोभि: पिशाचपतगोरगै:।पूज्यमानं महातेजा दिशागजमपश्यत।।।।

Transliteration

svapuraṃ cāgamac chrīmān iṣṭayajño mahīpatiḥ | gaṅgāyāś cāgame rājā niścayaṃ nādhyagacchata ||

Translation

Having completed the sacrifice, the illustrious lord of the earth returned to his own capital; yet regarding the descent of Gaṅgā, the king could not arrive at any settled plan.

Context

Exceedingly valiant Ashuman beheld the elephant of the quarter worshipped by daityas, danavas, rakshasas, pisachas, birds and serpents.

Characters & Entities

• Sagara
• capital city (svapura)
• Gaṅgā

FAQs

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

Dharma includes acknowledging limits and continuing responsibility: completing one duty (the yajña) does not automatically solve another (Gaṅgā’s descent).

What is the narrative situation?

Sagara returns after the sacrifice but remains unable to determine how to bring Gaṅgā down to earth to aid his ancestors.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance tempered by realism—he recognizes the unresolved task rather than claiming false success.