Shloka 1.55.10

कामधेनुसैन्यप्रादुर्भावः — Kamadhenu’s Forces, Visvamitra’s Austerities, and Vasishta’s Wrath

Devanagari script

हतपुत्रबलो दीनो लूनपक्ष इव द्विज:।हतदर्पो हतोत्साहो निर्वेदं समपद्यत।।1.55.10।।

Transliteration

hataputrabalo dīno lūnapakṣa iva dvijaḥ | hatadarpo hatotsāho nirvedaṃ samapadyata || 1.55.10 ||

Translation

With his sons and army slain, wretched like a bird with clipped wings, his pride broken and his spirit crushed, Viśvāmitra fell into despair.

Context

Having lost his sons and the army, like a bird with wings clipped, wretched, with pride vanished and confidence shattered Viswamitra fell into despondency.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the ethical consequence of adharma rooted in arrogance: when power is pursued for conquest rather than righteousness, its collapse brings inner ruin and remorse.

What is the narrative situation?

After suffering defeat and heavy loss, Viśvāmitra’s emotional state shifts from aggression to despondency.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

A negative lesson is emphasized: the danger of darpa (pride). The implied virtue is humility and disciplined purpose.