Shloka 1.51.19

शतानन्दोपदेशः — Śatānanda’s Welcome to Rāma and the Prelude to Viśvāmitra’s History

Devanagari script

कुशनाभसुतस्त्वासीद्गाधिरित्येव विश्रृत:।गाधे: पुत्रो महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:।।।।

Transliteration

kuśanābhasutas tv āsīd gādhir ity eva viśrutaḥ |

gādheḥ putro mahātejā viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ ||

Translation

Kuśanābha’s son was famed as Gādhi. And Gādhi’s son was Viśvāmitra—the great sage, radiant with mighty spiritual splendor.

Context

Well-known Gadhi was the son of Kusanabha. Highly lustrous and mighty ascetic Viswamitra is the son of Gadhi.

Characters & Entities

• Kuśanābha
• Gādhi
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as inheritable in culture yet earned in life: “mahātejā” and “mahāmuni” point to spiritual excellence achieved through disciplined truth and austerity.

What is the narrative situation?

The genealogy advances to Gādhi and culminates in Viśvāmitra, establishing the narrator’s identity and stature.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s tejas—moral-spiritual radiance associated with tapas, restraint, and commitment to truth.