Shloka 1.60.19

त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् — Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations

Devanagari script

तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं तस्य क्रोशमानस्य कौशिक:।।।।रोषमाहारयत्तीव्रं तिष्ठ तिष्ठेति चाब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

tac chrutvā vacanaṃ tasya krośamānasya kauśikaḥ | roṣam āhārayat tīvraṃ tiṣṭha tiṣṭheti cābravīt ||

Translation

Hearing his cry, Kauśika (Viśvāmitra) was seized by fierce anger and said, “Stay! Stay!”

Context

Having heard the wailing Trisanku, the enraged Viswamitra shouted, "Stay, Stay".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra (Kauśika)
• Triśaṅku
• Indra (implied as cause of fall)

FAQs

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

It reflects the dharmic obligation of one who has offered refuge: the protector must act to prevent abandonment, even when challenged by higher powers.

What is the narrative situation?

Triśaṅku is falling after Indra’s command; Viśvāmitra hears his plea and commands him to halt mid-fall.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s unwavering resolve to uphold his promise and his immediate, decisive intervention.