Shloka 1.60.16

त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् — Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations

Devanagari script

देवलोकगतं दृष्ट्वा त्रिशङ्कुं पाकशासन:।।।।सह सर्वैस्सुरगणैरिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

devalokagataṃ dṛṣṭvā triśaṅkuṃ pākaśāsanaḥ | saha sarvaiḥ suragaṇair idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

Seeing Triśaṅku entering the world of the gods, Indra—slayer of Pāka—spoke these words, surrounded by all the hosts of deities.

Context

On ascending to heaven Trisanku saw Indra (destroyer of Paka) along with hosts of gods. Indra said to him:

Characters & Entities

• Triśaṅku
• Indra (Pākaśāsana)
• Devaloka
• Suragaṇa (hosts of gods)

FAQs

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

The verse frames svarga as a regulated moral realm overseen by Indra; entry into divine worlds is subject to cosmic law, not merely personal desire.

What is the narrative situation?

Triśaṅku arrives in Devaloka, and Indra, with the gods, prepares to address him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Indra’s role as guardian of cosmic order and standards for admission to heaven.