Shloka 1.55.11

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

Devanagari script

स पुत्रमेकं राज्याय पालयेति नियुज्य च।पृथिवीं क्षत्रधर्मेण वनमेवान्वपद्यत।।1.55.11।।

Transliteration

sa putram ekaṃ rājyāya pālayeti niyujya ca | pṛthivīṃ kṣatradharmeṇa vanam evānvapadyata || 1.55.11 ||

Translation

He appointed one son to rule the kingdom in accordance with kṣatriya-dharma, and then departed for the forest.

Context

Viswamitra, having entrusted one of his remaining sons to rule the kingdom in accordance with the kshatriya tradition reached the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Viśvāmitra's son (unnamed)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as duty before withdrawal: even while turning to austerity, Viśvāmitra ensures orderly governance by delegating royal responsibility, avoiding harm to subjects.

What is the narrative situation?

After defeat, Viśvāmitra decides to pursue spiritual power; before leaving, he installs a son as ruler and then goes to the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and discipline—renunciation is not escapism but is preceded by proper discharge of worldly obligations.