Shloka 1.59.12

विश्वामित्रस्य शरणागति-प्रशंसा तथा वासिष्ठपुत्र-शापः (Visvamitra grants refuge; the curse upon Vasishta’s sons)

Devanagari script

वासिष्ठं तच्छतं सर्वं क्रोधपर्याकुलाक्षरम्।यदाह वचनं सर्वं शृणु त्वं मुनिपुङ्गव।।1.59.12।।

Transliteration

aikṣvāka svāgataṃ vatsa jānāmi tvāṃ sudhārmikam | śaraṇaṃ te bhaviṣyāmi mā bhaiṣīr nṛpapuṅgava || 1.59.2 ||

Translation

O scion of Ikṣvāku, welcome, my child. I know you to be truly righteous. O best of kings, do not fear—I shall be your refuge.

Context

O Pre-eminent among ascetics! Here is what the hundred sons of Vasishta spoke in anger.

Characters & Entities

• Ikṣvāku dynasty

FAQs

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

Dharma as protection: a righteous authority reassures and offers shelter to one who is virtuous and fearful, affirming that refuge should be granted to the deserving.

What is the narrative situation?

In the tense aftermath of conflict involving sages, a revered figure welcomes the Ikṣvāku prince and promises safety.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Assurance and guardianship—offering refuge (śaraṇa) grounded in recognition of righteousness (sudharma).