Shloka 1.62.16

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

Devanagari script

निस्साध्वसमिदं प्रोक्तं धर्मादपि विगर्हितम्।अतिक्रम्य तु मद्वाक्यं दारुणं रोमहर्षणम्।।।।

Transliteration

niḥsādhvasam idaṃ proktaṃ dharmād api vigarhitam | atikramya tu mad-vākyaṃ dāruṇaṃ roma-harṣaṇam ||

Translation

This has been spoken shamelessly, and is blameworthy even by the standards of dharma. You have overstepped my command with words that are harsh and hair-raising.

Context

"(You have) not only trangressed my words but also (you are) censurable according to dharma. You have uttered such audacious and dreadrul words causing the hair to stand on end.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Viśvāmitra’s sons
• Dharma

FAQs

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

Dharma includes restraint in speech and honoring legitimate authority; violating a righteous command and speaking improperly is condemned.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra rebukes his sons for opposing him and for the manner of their objection.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The virtue emphasized is adherence to satya-like steadfastness to one’s declared course, coupled with dharmic discipline in conduct and speech.