Shloka 1.41.9

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

Devanagari script

दिशागजस्तु तच्छ्रुत्वा प्रत्याहांशुमतो वच:।आसमञ्ज कृतार्थस्त्वं सहाश्वश्शीघ्रमेष्यसि।।।।

Transliteration

diśāgajas tu tac chrutvā pratyāhāṃśumato vacaḥ |

āsamañja kṛtārthas tvaṃ sahāśvaḥ śīghram eṣyasi ||

Translation

Hearing Anuśumān’s words, the elephant-guardian of that quarter replied: “O Anuśumān, son of Asamañjasa! Your purpose is fulfilled; you will soon return with the horse.”

Context

Having listened to the words of Anshuman the elephant of the quarter replied, 'OAnshuman, son of Asamanjasa! having fulfilled your objective, you will go back soon with the horse'.

Characters & Entities

• Diśāgaja
• Anuśumān (Aṃśumat)
• Asamañjasa
• Aśva (Aśvamedha horse)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfast completion of a rightful duty: Anuśumān’s quest is affirmed as successful, emphasizing that sincere effort in a legitimate cause culminates in fulfillment.

What is the narrative situation?

During the recovery of the sacrificial horse, the diśāgaja responds to Anuśumān and assures him that his mission is accomplished and he will return with the horse.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and duty-consciousness (kartavya-niṣṭhā) in Anuśumān—his determined pursuit of the sacrificial objective reaches completion.