Shloka 1.62.21

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

Devanagari script

शुनश्शेफो गृहीत्वा ते द्वे गाथे सुसमाहित:।त्वरया राजसिंहं तमम्बरीषमुवाच ह।।।।

Transliteration

śunaḥśepho gṛhītvā te dve gāthe su-samāhitaḥ | tvarayā rāja-siṃhaṃ tam ambarīṣam uvāca ha ||

Translation

Śunaḥśepa, having firmly taken hold of those two gāthās with a well-collected mind, hurried to King Ambarīṣa—the lion among kings—and spoke to him.

Context

Sunassepha memorized the two verses with concentration of mind and hastened towards Amabarisha, a lion among kings. And said:

Characters & Entities

• Śunaḥśepa
• Ambarīṣa
• Two gāthās (verses)

FAQs

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

Dharma is served by disciplined preparation and timely action—learning sacred instruction carefully and applying it without delay.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving the two gāthās, Śunaḥśepa promptly approaches King Ambarīṣa to intervene in the sacrificial proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Concentration (samādhāna) and urgency in doing what is right at the right time.