Shloka 1.70.35

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

mahāvīryo mahātejā acirāt sañjaniṣyati | gareṇa sahitaḥ śrīmān mā śucaḥ kamalekṣaṇe || 1.70.35 ||

Translation

He will soon be born—heroic and radiant; and though accompanied by the poison, he will be glorious. O lotus-eyed one, do not grieve.

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 Lotuseyed lady, do not grieve'.

Characters & Entities

• Cyavana
• elder queen (Sagara’s mother)
• gara (poison)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadiness in truth and courage: the queen is urged not to succumb to grief, trusting that righteousness can prevail even when harmed by others’ wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

The sage foretells the imminent birth of a radiant son who will survive despite poison, and he comforts the queen.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā (trust) and dhairya (fortitude) in the face of suffering are emphasized for the queen, reinforced by the sage’s truthful assurance.