Shloka 1.70.34

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

Devanagari script

तव कुक्षौ महाभागे सुपुत्रस्सुमहाबल:।।1.70.34।।महावीर्यो महातेजा अचिरात्सञ्जनिष्यति।गरेण सहित श्श्रीमान् मा शुच: कमलेक्षणे।।1.70.35।।

Transliteration

tava kukṣau mahābhāge suputraḥ sumahābalaḥ || 1.70.34 ||

Translation

O fortunate lady, within your womb a virtuous son of very great strength is being formed.

Context

'O Great lady! a child of high prowess, lustre and virtues is growing in your womb. In a short time this glorious son carrying with him the poison (administered to you) will be born. O Lotus-eyed lady, do not grieve'.

Characters & Entities

• Cyavana
• elder queen (Sagara’s mother)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is protective compassion: the sage reassures and safeguards the righteous continuation of lineage, affirming that virtue and strength can arise even amid adversity.

What is the narrative situation?

A sage consoles the elder queen, indicating that a virtuous and powerful son is developing in her womb despite hostile circumstances.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The sage’s karuṇā (compassion) and truthfulness in giving reassurance, supporting the queen’s steadfastness.