Shloka 1.60.27

त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् — Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations

Devanagari script

सशरीरस्य भद्रं वस्त्रिशङ्कोरस्य भूपते:।आरोहणं प्रतिज्ञाय नानृतं कर्तुमुत्सहे।।।।

Transliteration

saśarīrasya bhadraṁ vas triśaṅkor asya bhūpateḥ |

ārohaṇaṁ pratijñāya nānṛtaṁ kartum utsahe || 1.60.27 ||

Translation

May welfare be yours. Having promised this king Triśaṅku ascent to heaven in his very body, I cannot bring myself to make my word false.

Context

"I wish you well! Having promised king Trisanku ascent to heaven with his physical form, I do not wish to go back on my word.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Triśaṅku
• svarga (heaven)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) and fidelity to one’s vow are treated as paramount; violating a promise is adharma even when pressured by higher powers.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra explains that he is acting to keep his promise to Triśaṅku, despite objections based on eligibility.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and steadfastness (satya-niṣṭhā, dṛḍha-pratijñā).