Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 60, Shloka 24
त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम्
Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations
तत: परमसम्भ्रान्तास्सर्षिसङ्घास्सुरासुरा:।विश्वामित्रं महात्मानमूचु: सानुनयं वच:।।।।
tataḥ paramasambhrāntāḥ sarṣisaṅghāḥ surāsurāḥ |
viśvāmitraṁ mahātmānam ūcuḥ sānunayaṁ vacaḥ || 1.60.24 ||
Entonces, totalmente sobrecogidos, las asambleas de rishis, junto con devas y asuras, se dirigieron al magnánimo Viśvāmitra con palabras de súplica y conciliación.
Struck with wonder and fear, hosts of rishis, suras and asuras humbly addressed Viswamitra.
FAQs
When order is threatened, dharma favors respectful counsel and de-escalation—approaching even a powerful ascetic with humility to prevent harm.
As Viśvāmitra begins a radical act of creation in anger, sages, gods, and asuras unite to placate him and avert cosmic disruption.
Humility and prudent speech (vinaya, hitavacana) are emphasized by the petitioners.