Shloka 1.62.23

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

Devanagari script

तद्वाक्यमृषिपुत्रस्य श्रुत्वा हर्षसमुत्सुक: ।जगाम नृपति श्शीघ्रं यज्ञवाटमतन्द्रित:।।।।

Transliteration

tadvākyam ṛṣiputrasya śrutvā harṣasamutsukaḥ | jagāma nṛpatiḥ śīghraṃ yajñavāṭam atandritaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing those words of the sage’s son, the king—eager and filled with joy—promptly hastened to the sacrificial enclosure without delay.

Context

At the words of the sage's son, the king, eager with delight hastened towards the sacrificial ground.

Characters & Entities

• ṛṣiputra (Śunaḥśepha)
• nṛpati (Ambarīṣa)
• yajñavāṭa (sacrificial enclosure)

FAQs

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

Promptness in rightful duty: the king acts without delay once a dharmic course appears possible within the sacrificial context.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing the sage’s son, the king proceeds quickly to the sacrificial ground to continue the rite.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisive action and diligence (atandratā) in performing one’s pledged obligations.