Shloka 1.62.15

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

Devanagari script

तेषां तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा पुत्राणां मुनिपुङ्गव:।क्रोधसंरक्तनयनो व्याहर्तुमुपचक्रमे।।।।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ tad-vacanaṃ śrutvā putrāṇāṃ muni-puṅgavaḥ | krodha-saṃrakta-nayano vyāhartum upacakrame ||

Translation

Hearing those words of his sons, the eminent sage—his eyes reddened with anger—began to reply.

Context

On hearing the words of his sons Viswamitra, the eminent ascetic, eyes reddened with anger began to speak:

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Viśvāmitra’s sons

FAQs

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

It signals the seriousness of dharmic transgression: disrespecting a guru/father’s righteous resolve provokes moral and spiritual consequence.

What is the narrative situation?

After his sons object, Viśvāmitra reacts strongly and prepares to speak in response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse highlights ascetic authority and resolve, while also warning about anger’s presence even in powerful sages.