Shloka 1.60.8

त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् — Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा महर्षयः चक्रुस्तास्ता:क्रियास्तदा।।।।याजकश्च महातेजा विश्वामित्रोऽभवत्क्रतौ।

Transliteration

evam uktvā maharṣayaḥ cakrus tāstāḥ kriyās tadā | yājakaś ca mahātejā viśvāmitro 'bhavat kratau ||

Translation

Thus, having agreed, the great rishis then carried out their respective ritual duties; and in that sacrifice the radiant Viśvāmitra served as the chief officiating priest.

Context

The maharshis having resolved performed their respective activities relating to the sacrifice. The brilliant Viswamitra acted as the chief officiating priest.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• maharṣis
• kratu (sacrifice)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined cooperation and rightful role-fulfilment: each sage performs his assigned duty, and Viśvāmitra assumes the priestly responsibility for the sacrifice.

What is the narrative situation?

The sacrificial proceedings resume: after agreement among the sages, the ritual tasks are distributed and executed, with Viśvāmitra acting as the leading officiant.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s leadership and ritual competence—he accepts accountability to uphold the sacrifice according to sacred order.