Shloka 1.60.33

त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् — Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations

Devanagari script

विश्वामित्रस्तु धर्मात्मा सर्वदेवैरभिष्टुत:।।।।ऋषिभिश्च महातेजा बाढमित्याह देवता:।

Transliteration

viśvāmitras tu dharmātmā sarvadevair abhiṣṭutaḥ || ṛṣibhiś ca mahātejā bāḍham ity āha devatāḥ |

Translation

Then righteous-souled Viśvāmitra, praised by all the gods and by the seers, the great radiant one, said to the deities: “Bāḍham—so be it.”

Context

In this manner extolled by all devatas and rishis, mighty and righteous Viswamitra said, 'well let it be so'.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Devas
• Ṛṣis

FAQs

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

Dharma here is shown as harmony between spiritual authority and divine order: even immense power is exercised with clarity, restraint, and formal assent (“So be it”).

What is the narrative situation?

After being praised by gods and sages at the conclusion of the extraordinary rite connected with Triśaṅku, Viśvāmitra gives his assent to the assembled deities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Righteous leadership: Viśvāmitra’s authority is validated by praise, and he responds with composed decisiveness.