Valmiki Ramayana 1.60.25: Bala Kanda, Sarga 60, Shloka 25
त्रिशङ्कुस्वर्गारोহণम् · Trishanku’s Bodily Ascent and the New Constellations
अयं राजा महाभाग गुरुशापपरिक्षतः ।
सशरीरो दिवं यातुं नार्हत्येव तपोधन ॥२५॥
ayaṁ rājā mahābhāga guruśāpa-parikṣataḥ |
saśarīro divaṁ yātuṁ nārhaty eva tapodhana ||25||
बड़े लोगों ने कहा, यह राजा तो अपने गुरु की सार में फंस गया है। इसलिए वो अपने शरीर के साथ स्वर्ग नहीं जा सकता। इतना तपस्या करने वाले भी, पर अब क्या करें।
"O Glorious maharshi, this king cursed by his spiritual preceptor is not worthy of going to heaven with his physical body".
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Dharma includes recognition of moral eligibility (adhikāra): a guru’s curse signifies a breach that must be addressed; rewards like bodily ascent to heaven are not granted without fitness.
The petitioners argue against Viśvāmitra’s plan by citing Triśaṅku’s disqualification due to his preceptor’s curse.
Respect for spiritual authority and moral law is emphasized by the speakers.
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