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देवयान्युवाच यदि त्वमीश्वरस्तात राज्ञो वित्तस्य भार्गव | नाभिजानामि तत् ते5हं राजा तु वदतु स्वयम्,तब देवयानीने कहा--तात! यदि आप राजाके धनके स्वामी हैं तो आपके कहनेसे मैं इस बातको नहीं मानूँगी। राजा स्वयं कहें, तो मुझे विश्वास होगा
devayāny uvāca yadi tvam īśvaras tāta rājño vittasya bhārgava | nābhijānāmi tat te 'haṃ rājā tu vadatu svayam ||
দেবযানী বলল—হে তাত, হে ভার্গব! যদি তুমি রাজার ধনের অধিপতি হও, তবে শুধু তোমার কথায় আমি তা মানি না। রাজা নিজে বলুক—তবেই আমার বিশ্বাস হবে।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical caution in accepting claims of authority: legitimacy should be verified through the proper source. Devayānī insists that a claim about royal wealth must be confirmed by the king himself, emphasizing credibility, due process, and appropriate testimony.
Devayānī responds to Bhārgava (Śukra) regarding a claim of control over the king’s wealth. She refuses to accept it solely on his assertion and demands direct confirmation from the king, showing her insistence on clear authorization.