Shloka 1.43.6

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

Devanagari script

तस्यावलेपनं ज्ञात्वा क्रुद्धस्तु भगवान् हर:।।।।तिरोभावयितुं बुद्धिं चक्रे त्रिनयनस्तदा।

Transliteration

tasyāvalepanaṃ jñātvā kruddhas tu bhagavān haraḥ |

tirobhāvayituṃ buddhiṃ cakre trinayanas tadā ||

Translation

Knowing her arrogance, the revered Hara grew wrathful; then the three-eyed Lord resolved to hide her from sight and check her course.

Context

Then the three-eyed Lord Siva, aware of her proud intentions applied his intelligence to conceal her.

Characters & Entities

• Hara (Śiva)
• Trinayana (three-eyed Śiva)
• Gaṅgā (implied by “her”)

FAQs

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

Power must be governed by dharma. Śiva’s intervention represents moral-cosmic regulation: arrogance is corrected, and destructive force is contained.

What is the narrative situation?

Śiva perceives Gaṅgā’s proud intent and decides to stop her by concealing/holding her back.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective restraint and discernment—Śiva uses controlled power, not impulsive destruction, to restore balance.