Shloka 1.57.6

विश्वामित्रस्य दक्षिणतपः तथा त्रिशङ्कोः स्वशरीरेण स्वर्गगमनाभिलाषः (Visvamitra’s Southern Austerity and Trisanku’s Bodily Ascent Aspiration)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा महातेजा जगाम सह दैवतै:।त्रिविष्टपं ब्रह्मलोकं लोकानां परमेश्वर:।।1.57.6।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā mahātejā jagāma saha daivataiḥ |

triviṣṭapaṃ brahmalokaṃ lokānāṃ parameśvaraḥ || 1.57.6 ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the great radiant Lord of the worlds departed with the gods, returning to Triviṣṭapa—to Brahmaloka.

Context

Having said this the glorious (Brahma), supreme lord of the worlds, left for his abodein Brahmaloka, in heaven accompanied by the gods.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Devas (daivataiḥ)
• Brahmaloka
• Triviṣṭapa (heaven)

FAQs

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

Dharma’s moral order includes recognition and consequence: divine confirmation follows disciplined effort, and the cosmic witness (Brahmā) affirms the legitimacy of earned spiritual status.

What is the narrative situation?

After granting acknowledgement to Viśvāmitra, Brahmā departs with the gods to Brahmaloka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Authority with restraint: Brahmā speaks what is necessary and withdraws, leaving the ascetic’s journey to continue.