Shloka 1.43.13

गङ्गावतरणम् (The Descent of the Gaṅgā and Bhagiratha’s Fulfilment)

Devanagari script

सुचक्षुश्चैव सीता च सिन्धुश्चैव महानदी।तिस्रस्त्वेता दिशं जग्मु: प्रतीचीं तु शुभोदका:।।।।

Transliteration

atha saṃvatsare pūrṇe sarvalokanamaskṛtaḥ | umāpatiḥ paśupati rājānam idam abravīt ||

Translation

When a full year had passed, Paśupati—Umā’s lord, revered by all the worlds—addressed the king with these words.

Context

Auspicious Suchakshu, Sita and a great river Sindhu, these three great rivers flowed westwards.

Characters & Entities

• Śiva
• Umā
• Bhagīratha

FAQs

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

Dharma here is perseverance in righteous purpose: sustained tapas and truthful resolve draw divine attention and guidance.

What is the narrative situation?

After Bhagīratha’s long austerities, Śiva responds at the completion of a year and begins to speak to him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhagīratha’s steadfastness (dhṛti) and commitment to a righteous ancestral duty.