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 ||
Alors, profondément bouleversées, les assemblées de rishis, avec les devas et les asuras, s’adressèrent au magnanime Viśvāmitra en paroles d’apaisement et de supplication.
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.