Shloka 1.59.5

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

Devanagari script

हस्तप्राप्तमहं मन्ये स्वर्गं तव नराधिप।यस्त्वं कौशिकमागम्य शरण्यं शरणागत:।।1.59.5।।

Transliteration

hastaprāptam ahaṃ manye svargaṃ tava narādhipa |

yas tvaṃ kauśikam āgamya śaraṇyaṃ śaraṇāgataḥ ||1.59.5||

Translation

O King, I deem heaven already within your grasp—because you have come to Kauśika (Viśvāmitra), the true refuge for those who seek protection.

Context

O King! since you have taken refuge in Viswamitra who is the protector of those who resort to him, I think heaven is already within your reach".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra (Kauśika)
• Triśaṅku
• svarga (heaven)

FAQs

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

Śaraṇāgati is presented as a moral bond: when a person sincerely seeks refuge with a righteous protector, the protector’s duty is to uphold and defend that refuge.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra encourages Triśaṅku, saying that by taking refuge in him, Triśaṅku’s ascent to heaven is assured.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s guardianship (śaraṇyatva) and reliability—his willingness to stand by a supplicant.