Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 33, Shloka 24
कुशनाभकन्याशतविवाहः — The Marriage of Kuśanābha’s Hundred Daughters
and the Birth of Brahmadatta
स दृष्ट्वा वायुना मुक्ता: कुशनाभो महीपति:।बभूव परमप्रीतो हर्षं लेभे पुन:पुन:।।1.33.24।।
sa dṛṣṭvā vāyunā muktāḥ kuśanābho mahīpatiḥ |
babhūva paramaprīto harṣaṁ lebhe punaḥ punaḥ ||1.33.24||
Seeing his daughters freed from the affliction caused by Vāyu, King Kūśanābha became exceedingly glad, again and again tasting delight.
King Kusanabha, having seen his daughters released from disfigurement caused by the Wind-god was immensely pleased. He experienced waves of delight.
FAQs
A guardian’s dharma is fulfilled when dependents are protected and restored; the king’s joy reflects relief at the re-establishment of moral order.
After the marriage event and the daughters’ cure, Kūśanābha witnesses their restoration.
Parental responsibility and compassionate concern—his happiness arises from his daughters’ well-being.