Shloka 1.58.6

त्रिशङ्कुशापः — Trishanku’s Curse and Appeal to Viśvāmitra

Devanagari script

तेषां तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा क्रोधपर्याकुलाक्षरम्।।।।स राजा पुनरेवैतानिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ tad vacanaṃ śrutvā krodha-paryākulākṣaram |

sa rājā punar evaitān idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

Hearing their words—syllables confused in the turmoil of anger—the king again spoke to them as follows.

Context

Having heard the confused words uttered by the sages in a state of anger, the king said again:

Characters & Entities

• king (Triśaṅku)
• Vasiṣṭha’s sons

FAQs

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

It warns that anger distorts speech and judgment; dharma requires self-control, especially in disputes involving teachers and sacred acts.

What is the narrative situation?

After being rebuked by the sages, the king persists and speaks again, while the atmosphere is charged with anger.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implicitly, the need for kṣamā and dama (patience and restraint), since anger leads toward adharma.