Shloka 1.47.15

दितेर्गर्भभङ्गो मरुत्प्रतिष्ठा च (Diti’s Severed Embryo and the स्थापना of the Maruts; Viśālā-nagara Lineage)

Devanagari script

सञ्जयस्य सुतश्श्रीमान् सहदेव: प्रतापवान्।कुशाश्वस्सहदेवस्य पुत्र: परमधार्मिक:।।।।

Transliteration

sañjayasya sutaḥ śrīmān sahadevaḥ pratāpavān | kuśāśvaḥ sahadevasya putraḥ paramadhārmikaḥ ||

Translation

Sañjaya’s son was the prosperous and valiant Sahadeva; and Sahadeva’s son was Kuśāśva, a prince of exemplary righteousness.

Context

Prosperous and powerful Sahadeva was Sanjaya's son. Highly virtuous Kusaswa was Sahadeva's son.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sañjaya
• Sahadeva
• Kuśāśva

FAQs

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

The ideal of a dhārmika ruler: prosperity and power are presented as meaningful when grounded in righteousness (paramadharma).

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra continues the genealogy, highlighting notable qualities of the kings to characterize the moral stature of the Vaiśālī line.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Paramadharma—exemplary righteousness in leadership, implying self-restraint, justice, and fidelity to truth.