Shloka 1.62.20

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

Devanagari script

इमे तु गाथे द्वे दिव्ये गायेथा मुनिपुत्रक।अम्बरीषस्य यज्ञेऽस्मिंस्तत स्सिद्धिमवाप्स्यसि।।।।

Transliteration

ime tu gāthe dve divye gāyethā muni-putraka | ambarīṣasya yajñe ’smin tataḥ siddhim avāpsyasi ||

Translation

But chant these two divine gāthās, O son of the sage, in this sacrifice of Ambarīṣa; then you shall attain perfect success.

Context

O Son of sage! chant thse two sacred mantras in the sacrifice of Ambarisha.There after you will achieve success (long life)".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Śunaḥśepa
• Ambarīṣa
• Yajña (sacrifice)
• Two gāthās (verses)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through correct sacred speech: truthful, disciplined mantra-recitation aligned with ritual order is presented as a means to protection and success.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra instructs Śunaḥśepa to use two sacred gāthās in King Ambarīṣa’s sacrifice to secure a favorable outcome.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Teachability and faith in dharmic method—Śunaḥśepa is guided to rely on sacred knowledge rather than fear.