Shloka 1.46.5

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

Devanagari script

एवं भवतु, भद्रं ते शुचिर्भव तपोधने।जनयिष्यसि पुत्रं त्वं शक्रहन्तारमाहवे।।1.46.5।।

Transliteration

evaṃ bhavatu, bhadraṃ te śucir bhava tapo-dhane | janayiṣyasi putraṃ tvaṃ śakra-hantāram āhave || 1.46.5 ||

Translation

“So be it. Blessings upon you, O lady whose wealth is austerity. Remain pure, and you shall bear a son who will slay Śakra (Indra) in battle.”

Context

"O one vested with the wealth of austerities! be it so. Prosperity to you! Remain chaste, you will deliver a son who will kill Indra in the battle.

Characters & Entities

• Kāśyapa
• Diti
• Śakra (Indra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as fidelity to vows: the promised result depends on śauca (purity) and disciplined conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Kāśyapa grants Diti her desired boon but conditions it upon her maintaining purity and observance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diti is directed toward self-control (saṃyama) and purity; Kāśyapa exemplifies truthful, conditional blessing.