Shloka 1.55.12

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

Devanagari script

स गत्वा हिमवत्पार्श्वं किन्नरोरगसेवितम्।महादेवप्रसादार्थं तपस्तेपे महातपा:।।1.55.12।।

Transliteration

sa gatvā himavatpārśvaṃ kinnaroragasevitam | mahādevaprasādārthaṃ tapas tepe mahātapāḥ || 1.55.12 ||

Translation

That great ascetic went to the slopes of Himavat, frequented by kinnaras and nāgas, and performed austerities to win Mahādeva’s grace.

Context

Mighty ascetic Viswamitra, reached the slopes of the Himavat mountain inhabited by kinnaras and uragas (serpents) and performed austerities in order to propitiate lord Mahadeva.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Himavat (Himalaya)
• Kinnara
• Uraga (serpents)
• Mahādeva (Śiva)

FAQs

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

The verse presents disciplined self-transformation: when worldly power fails, one may pursue inner refinement through tapas, seeking divine guidance rather than vengeance.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra relocates to the Himalayas and undertakes severe austerities to please Śiva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance (tapas) and goal-directed spiritual effort.