Shloka 1.54.14

शबलाहरणम् — The Attempted Seizure of Sabalā (Kāmadhenu) and the Triumph of Brahmic Power

Devanagari script

अप्रमेयबलं तुभ्यं न त्वया बलवत्तर:।विश्वामित्रो महावीर्यस्तेज स्तव दुरासदम्।।।।

Transliteration

aprameyabalaṃ tubhyaṃ na tvayā balavattaraḥ | viśvāmitro mahāvīryas tejas tava durāsadam ||

Translation

“Your power is immeasurable; none is stronger than you. Even the mighty hero Viśvāmitra cannot approach your splendor—your spiritual radiance is unassailable.”

Context

Your power is immeasurable. Even though highly valiant, Viswamitra is not greater than you in strength. Your power is unequalled.

Characters & Entities

• Śabalā (Kāmadhenu)
• Vasiṣṭha
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

True strength is the fruit of dharmic living and tapas; it cannot be overpowered by prideful aggression, even when backed by royal valor.

What is the narrative situation?

Śabalā reassures Vasiṣṭha that his brahminical splendor is beyond Viśvāmitra’s reach, anticipating the failure of the king’s coercion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast spiritual authority—tejas rooted in righteousness rather than in weapons.