Shloka 4
Satyavatī’s Disclosure and the Summoning of Vyāsa
Niyoga for Kuru Succession
एवं हि वर्तमाने<हं त्वयि वत्स्यामि पार्थिव । वारिता विप्रियं चोक्ता त्यजेयं त्वामसंशयम्,'पृथ्वीपते! ऐसा बर्ताव करनेपर ही मैं आपके समीप रहूँगी। यदि आपने कभी मुझे किसी कार्यसे रोका या अप्रिय वचन कहा तो मैं निश्चय ही आपका साथ छोड़ दूँगी'
evaṃ hi vartamāne ’haṃ tvayi vatsyāmi pārthiva | vāritā vipriyaṃ cokta tyajeyaṃ tvām asaṃśayam ||
“Only if you conduct yourself in this way, O king, will I live with you. If you ever restrain me from any act or speak to me a displeasing word, I will certainly abandon you without doubt.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical restraint in relationships: harsh speech and controlling prohibition can rupture trust. It frames companionship as conditional upon respectful conduct and self-control, especially for a ruler whose words carry power.
A woman sets explicit conditions for living with the king: she will remain only so long as he does not forbid her actions or address her with unpleasant words; otherwise she will leave him without hesitation.