Shloka 1.60.24

त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् — Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations

Devanagari script

तत: परमसम्भ्रान्तास्सर्षिसङ्घास्सुरासुरा:।विश्वामित्रं महात्मानमूचु: सानुनयं वच:।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ paramasambhrāntāḥ sarṣisaṅghāḥ surāsurāḥ |

viśvāmitraṁ mahātmānam ūcuḥ sānunayaṁ vacaḥ || 1.60.24 ||

Translation

Then, utterly shaken, the assembled hosts of seers—together with devas and asuras—addressed the great-souled Viśvāmitra with conciliatory, supplicating words.

Context

Struck with wonder and fear, hosts of rishis, suras and asuras humbly addressed Viswamitra.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• ṛṣis
• suras (devas)
• asuras

FAQs

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

When order is threatened, dharma favors respectful counsel and de-escalation—approaching even a powerful ascetic with humility to prevent harm.

What is the narrative situation?

As Viśvāmitra begins a radical act of creation in anger, sages, gods, and asuras unite to placate him and avert cosmic disruption.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and prudent speech (vinaya, hitavacana) are emphasized by the petitioners.