Shloka 1.70.28

वंशवर्णनम् तथा विवाहप्रार्थना — Genealogy of the Ikshvaku Line and the Proposal for Marriage

Devanagari script

यस्यैते प्रतिराजान उदपद्यन्त शत्रव:।हैहयास्तालजंघाश्च शूराश्च शशिबिन्दव:।।1.70.28।।

Transliteration

yasyaitē pratirājāna udapadyanta śatravaḥ | haihayās tālajaṅghāś ca śūrāś ca śaśibindavaḥ || 1.70.28 ||

Translation

Against him (Asita) arose rival kings as enemies—valiant warriors of the Haihaya, Tālajaṅgha, and Śaśibindu lines.

Context

Valiant kings belonging to the races of the Haihayas, Talaiangha, and Sasibindus became the enemies to Asita.

Characters & Entities

• Asita
• Haihaya
• Tālajaṅgha
• Śaśibindu

FAQs

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

It points to the kṣatriya-world reality: rivalry and conflict test a king’s dharma; hostility arises when power balances shift, demanding disciplined adherence to righteous conduct even in war.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka introduces the political opposition that will drive Asita into defeat and exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya/śaurya (valor) is highlighted—both as a trait of enemies and as the standard by which kingship is contested.