Shloka 1.60.28

त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् — Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations

Devanagari script

स्वर्गोऽस्तु सशरीरस्य त्रिशङ्कोरस्य शाश्वत:।नक्षत्राणि च सर्वाणि मामकानि ध्रुवाण्यथ।।।।यावल्लोका धरिष्यन्ति तिष्ठन्त्वेतानि सर्वश:।मत्कृतानि सुरा स्सर्वे तदनुज्ञातुमर्हथ।।।।

Transliteration

svargo ’stu saśarīrasya triśaṅkor asya śāśvataḥ |

nakṣatrāṇi ca sarvāṇi māmakāni dhruvāṇy atha ||

yāval lokā dhariṣyanti tiṣṭhantv etāni sarvaśaḥ |

matkṛtāni surāḥ sarve tad anujñātum arhatha || 1.60.28-29 ||

Translation

Let there be an everlasting heaven for Triśaṅku in bodily form. And let all these stars created by me remain firm; as long as the worlds endure, let them stand everywhere. O gods, grant your consent to what I have created.

Context

Let this heaven be an eternal abode for Trisanku in his physical form! All these stars created by me shall endure as long as the worlds survive. O gods! it behoves of you to accord consent to this".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Triśaṅku
• svarga (heaven)
• nakṣatrāṇi (stars)
• loka (worlds)
• suras (gods)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is framed as satya to one’s vow coupled with seeking rightful sanction—Viśvāmitra asks the devas to acknowledge what he has brought into being rather than acting in secrecy.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra declares the establishment of a distinct heaven for Triśaṅku and the permanence of newly created stars, requesting divine approval.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Uncompromising commitment to truth (keeping a promise) backed by ascetic potency (tapas).