Shloka 1
अंशुमान्—अश्वान्वेषणम्, दिशागजसंवादः, कपिलदाहवृत्तान्तः, गङ्गोपदेशः
Anshuman’s Search for the Horse and the Counsel to Bring Ganga
पुत्रांश्चिरगतान् ज्ञात्वा सगरो रघुनन्दन।नप्तारमब्रवीद्राजा दीप्यमानं स्वतेजसा।।।।
putrāṁś ciragatān jñātvā sagaro raghunandana | naptāram abravīd rājā dīpyamānaṁ svatejasā ||
罗摩啊，萨伽罗王得知诸子久去未归，便对其孙阿舒曼说道；他以自身光辉熠熠生辉。
"O Delight of the Raghus, king Sagara, realising that his sons had left long ago said to his grandson Anshuman resplendent with his own lustre:
FAQs
Responsibility continues through lineage: when elders perceive failure or danger, dharma requires appointing a capable successor/agent to protect the rite and the family’s honor.
Sagara, concerned by the prolonged absence of his sons, turns to his grandson Anśumān for action.
Readiness and worthiness (yogyatā): Anśumān is introduced as radiant and fit for a difficult mission.