शबलाहरणम्
The Attempted Seizure of Sabalā (Kāmadhenu) and the Triumph of Brahmic Power
नियुङ्क्ष्व मां महाभाग त्वद्ब्रह्मबलसम्भृताम्।तस्य दर्पबलं यत्तन्नाशयामि दुरात्मन:।।।।
niyuṅkṣva māṃ mahābhāga tvad-brahmabala-sambhṛtām | tasya darpabalaṃ yat tat nāśayāmi durātmanaḥ ||
اے بزرگ نصیب والے! مجھے حکم دیجئے؛ میں آپ کے برہم-بل سے سنبھالی ہوئی ہوں۔ اُس بدباطن کے غرور بھرے بل کو میں نیست و نابود کر دوں گی۔
O Highly fortunate one! I am possessed of your brahminic power. Command me. I will destroy the insolent and power of that wicked-minded one.
Power should be exercised under dharmic command and for protection of righteousness; arrogance (darpa) is portrayed as a destructive, illegitimate basis of strength.
Śabalā offers her capability to Vasiṣṭha and seeks his authorization to counter Viśvāmitra’s force.
Loyal service and obedience to a righteous guide, paired with moral clarity against pride-driven aggression.