Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 58, Shloka 23
त्रिशङ्कुशापः
Trishanku’s Curse and Appeal to Viśvāmitra
तस्य मे परमार्तस्य प्रसादमभिकाङ्क्षत:।।।।कर्तुमर्हसि भद्रं ते दैवोपहतकर्मण:।
tasya me paramārtasya prasādam abhikāṅkṣataḥ | kartum arhasi bhadraṃ te daivopahatakarmaṇaḥ ||
Vì thế, đối với ta—kẻ khổ đau tột cùng, khát cầu ân huệ của ngài—người mà mọi việc làm đã bị Thiên mệnh giáng xuống, xin ngài hãy ban lòng từ ân. Nguyện phúc lành đến với ngài.
My merits have been destroyed by destiny. Deeply afflicted, I crave a favour from you. You are fit to grant it. Wish you well!
FAQs
Seeking help from the righteous through respectful petition is presented as a legitimate path when one is afflicted; dharma includes compassion and the granting of appropriate aid by the capable.
Triśaṅku formally requests Viśvāmitra’s intervention, framing himself as crushed by destiny and in need of the sage’s favor.
Supplication with courtesy—he asks for help while offering blessings and acknowledging the sage’s authority.