Shloka 1.43.19

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

Devanagari script

तदद्भुततमं लोके गङ्गापतनमुत्तमम्।।।।दिदृक्षवो देवगणा: समीयुरमितौजस:।

Transliteration

vimānair nagarākārair hayair gajavarais tadā | pāriplava-gataiś cāpi devatās tatra viṣṭhitāḥ ||

Translation

Then the gods were stationed there—some in aerial cars vast as cities, some upon horses and mighty elephants—restlessly circling in excitement.

Context

Gods with great lustre arrived to witness the most wonderful, grand descent of Ganga.

Characters & Entities

• devatās (gods)
• vimānas (aerial chariots)
• horses
• elephants

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as worthy of communal attention: even the gods assemble to honor a righteous, world-benefiting occurrence.

What is the narrative situation?

The heavens fill with gods and their conveyances as they gather to witness Gaṅgā’s descent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective reverence and readiness to support dharmic outcomes.