Shloka 1.62.12

शुनश्शेफरक्षा–विश्वामित्रशापः (Sunassepha’s Rescue and Visvamitra’s Curse)

Devanagari script

नाथवांश्च शुनश्शेफो यज्ञश्चाविघ्नितो भवेत्।देवतास्तर्पिताश्चस्युर्मम चापि कृतं वच:।।।।

Transliteration

nāthavāṃś ca śunaḥśepho yajñaś cāvighnito bhavet | devatās tarpitāś ca syur mama cāpi kṛtaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

Then Śunaḥśepha will have a protector; the sacrifice will proceed without obstruction; the gods will be gratified—and my word too will be fulfilled.

Context

Then Sunassepha will be protected. The king's sacrifice will continue without hindrance. The gods will be gratified. My words also will come true".

Characters & Entities

• Śunaḥśepha
• yajña
• devatāḥ (gods)
• Ambarīṣa (implicit as the sacrificer-king)

FAQs

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

Satya (keeping one’s word) and continuity of sacred duty are presented as goals; the verse highlights how dharma can be argued through outcomes (protection, ritual success, divine satisfaction).

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker claims that if his sons comply, Śunaḥśepha will be saved, the sacrifice will continue smoothly, and the gods will be satisfied.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness/consistency (satya-niṣṭhā) is emphasized—though it is framed in terms of ensuring the speaker’s statement comes true.