Shloka 1.62.25

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

Devanagari script

सबद्धो वाग्भिरग्य्राभिरभितुष्टाव वै सुरौ।इन्द्रमिन्द्रानुजं चैव यथावन्मुनिपुत्रक:।।।।

Transliteration

sabaddho vāgbhir agryābhir abhituṣṭāva vai surau | indram indrānujaṃ caiva yathāvan muniputrakaḥ ||

Translation

Though bound, the sage’s son duly praised the two deities—Indra and Indra’s younger brother (Upendra/Vāmana)—with excellent words.

Context

Thus bound, the son of the sage praised the two devatas, Indra and Upendra with moving words.

Characters & Entities

• Śunaḥśepha (muniputra)
• Indra (Sahasrākṣa)
• Upendra (Indrānuja)
• surau (two deities)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in right speech: even in bondage, the protagonist turns to proper praise and prescribed utterance rather than despair or falsehood.

What is the narrative situation?

Bound at the sacrificial post, Śunaḥśepha begins hymns to divine powers for protection and relief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and faith (dhairya-bhakti) expressed through disciplined, proper speech (yathāvat stuti).