Valmiki Ramayana 1.47.7: Bala Kanda, Sarga 47, Shloka 7
दितेर्गर्भभङ्गो मरुत्प्रतिष्ठा च
Diti’s Severed Embryo and the स्थापना of the Maruts; Viśālā-nagara Lineage
तस्यास्तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा सहस्राक्षः पुरन्दरः ।
उवाच प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यं दितिं बलनिषूदनः ॥७॥
tasyās tadvacanaṃ śrutvā sahasrākṣaḥ purandaraḥ |
uvāca prāñjalir vākyaṃ ditiṃ balaniṣūdanaḥ ||7||
दिति की बात सुन के इंद्र ने हाथ जोड़ के उससे कहा। इंद्र के हज़ारों आँखें हैं और वो बड़े रक्षक दुश्मन मारे हैं।
The thousand-eyed Indra, slayer of Bala, on hearing Diti's words, addressed her with folded palms, saying:
FAQs
Respectful speech and humility before one who has been wronged; folded hands signal accountability and a dharmic move toward reconciliation.
Indra responds after hearing Diti’s request regarding the fate and roles of the divided embryos (future Maruts).
Humility—Indra approaches Diti with reverence rather than triumph.
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