Shloka 1.62.26

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

Devanagari script

तत: प्रीत स्सहस्राक्षो रहस्यस्तुतितर्पित:।दीर्घमायुस्तदा प्रादाच्छुनश्शेफाय राघव ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prītaḥ sahasrākṣo rahasyastutitarpitaḥ | dīrgham āyus tadā prādāc chunaśśephāya rāghava ||

Translation

Then Indra of the thousand eyes—satisfied by the secret hymn—was pleased, and at that time granted Śunaḥśepha long life, O Rāghava.

Context

"O Descendant of Raghu (Rama)! Indra, gratified with the secret hymn granted Sunassepha long life.

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Sahasrākṣa)
• Śunaḥśepha
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• rahasyastuti (secret hymn)

FAQs

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

Right intention and truthful devotion are shown as efficacious: dharmic speech and inner sincerity (rahasya-stuti) invite divine protection rather than exploitation of the helpless.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra is pleased by Śunaḥśepha’s hymn and grants him the boon of long life.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Spiritual integrity—turning to disciplined praise and truth in a moment of mortal danger.