Shloka 1.42.8

गङ्गावतरण-प्रार्थना (Bhagīratha’s Petition for the Descent of Gaṅgā)

Devanagari script

दिलीपस्तु महातेजा यज्ञैर्बहुभिरिष्टवान्।त्रिंशद्वर्षसहस्राणि राजा राज्यमकारयत्।।1.42.8।।

Transliteration

dilīpas tu mahātejā yajñair bahubhir iṣṭavān |

triṃśadvarṣasahasrāṇi rājā rājyam akārayat || 1.42.8 ||

Translation

The radiant king Dilīpa performed many sacrifices and ruled his kingdom for thirty thousand years.

Context

Most brilliant king Dilipa ruled the kingdom for thirty thousand years performing many sacrifices.

Characters & Entities

• Dilīpa
• Yajña

FAQs

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

Rāja-dharma: the king sustains order through governance and yajña (public religious duty), linking personal piety with social welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra summarizes Dilīpa’s long reign and sacrificial life before his death, setting up Bhagīratha’s later role.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public-spirited righteousness—rule supported by ritual responsibility and sustained leadership.