Shloka 4.53.7

स्वयम्प्रभा-विमोचनम् — Svayamprabha Leads the Vanaras Out (Time-Limit Crisis and Counsel)

Devanagari script

तपसस्तु प्रभावेन नियमोपार्जितेन च।सर्वानेव बिलादस्मादुद्धरिष्यामि वानरान्।।।।

Transliteration

tapasas tu prabhāvena niyamopārjitena ca |

sarvān eva bilād asmād uddhariṣyāmi vānarān ||

Translation

“By the power of my austerities—won through disciplined observances—I shall lift all the monkeys out of this cave.”

Context

'I will help all monkeys out of this cave by virtue of my power of asceticism duly practised.

Characters & Entities

• tāpasī (ascetic woman)
• tapas (austerity)
• niyama (discipline)
• the cave (bila)
• vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma as compassionate service supported by self-discipline: spiritual power (tapas) is portrayed as meant for protection and uplift of others, not mere display.

What is the narrative situation?

After warning them of the cave’s danger, the ascetic offers a concrete means of rescue through her ascetic attainments.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karunā (compassion) joined with niyama (disciplined practice).