Shloka 1.62.22

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

Devanagari script

राजसिंह महासत्त्व शीघ्रं गच्छावहे सद:।निर्वर्तयस्व राजेन्द्र दीक्षां च समुपाविश।।।।

Transliteration

rāja-siṃha mahā-sattva śīghraṃ gacchāvahe sadaḥ | nirvartayasva rājendra dīkṣāṃ ca samupāviśa ||

Translation

O lion among kings, O mighty one—let us quickly go to the sacrificial hall. O best of kings, accept the dīkṣā (consecration) and bring the sacrifice to completion.

Context

"Endowed with great strength, you are a lion among kings. We shall go to the sacrificial assembly without delay. O Indra among monarchs, take up initiatory ritesand perform the sacrifice".

Characters & Entities

• Śunaḥśepa
• Ambarīṣa
• Sadas (sacrificial hall)
• Dīkṣā (consecration)

FAQs

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

A king’s dharma includes completing vowed rites properly; the verse urges prompt, orderly fulfillment of sacrificial obligations with consecration and correct procedure.

What is the narrative situation?

Śunaḥśepa urges King Ambarīṣa to proceed immediately to the sacrificial assembly and begin/continue the initiatory rites to complete the yajña.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisiveness and commitment to duty—swift action to uphold a public religious responsibility.