Shloka 1.46.4

दितितपः-शक्रपरिचर्या-गर्भभेदः (Diti’s Penance, Indra’s Service, and the Severing of the Embryo)

Devanagari script

तस्यास्तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा मारीच: काश्यपस्तदा।प्रत्युवाच महातेजा दितिं परमदु:खिताम्।।1.46.4।।

Transliteration

tasyās tad-vacanaṃ śrutvā mārīcaḥ kāśyapas tadā | pratyuvāca mahātejā ditiṃ parama-duḥkhitām || 1.46.4 ||

Translation

Then the radiant Kāśyapa, son of Marīci, having heard her words, replied to Diti, who was overwhelmed with grief.

Context

Then, Maricha's son, exceedingly bright Kasyapa on hearing the words of Diti who was deeply grieved replied:

Characters & Entities

• Kāśyapa
• Marīci
• Diti

FAQs

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

Dharma here is compassionate responsiveness: the sage listens to suffering and answers with guidance rather than indifference.

What is the narrative situation?

Diti, grieving, speaks to Kāśyapa; after hearing her plea, he prepares to respond with a boon/instruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kāśyapa’s restraint and compassion—he listens carefully and replies in a measured, dharmic manner.