Shloka 1.64.14

रम्भा-प्रलोभनम् — Rambhā’s Temptation and Viśvāmitra’s Curse

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:।अशक्नुवन् धारयितुं क्रोधं सन्तापमागत:।।1.64.14।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā mahātejā viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ | aśaknuvan dhārayituṃ krodhaṃ santāpam āgataḥ || 1.64.14 ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the mighty and great sage Viśvāmitra—unable to hold back his anger—fell into burning distress and remorse.

Context

The brilliant Viswamitra, the great ascetic, now experienced remorse for his inability to contain anger.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma is not only action but self-governance: recognizing one’s lapse and feeling remorse is the beginning of moral correction and renewed discipline.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately after issuing the curse, Viśvāmitra realizes he failed to restrain anger and suffers inner anguish.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-awareness and repentance—an ethical sensibility that acknowledges wrongdoing rather than justifying it.