Shloka 16
Adhyāya 142: Cyavana, the Devas’ Arrogance, and Vāyu’s Counsel on Protecting Brāhmaṇas
करन्धमस्य पौत्रस्तु मरुत्तोडविक्षित: सुतः । कन्यामांगिरसे दत्त्वा दिवमाशु जगाम सः:,करन्धमके पौत्र, अविक्षित॒के पुत्र महाराज मरुत्तने अंगिराके पुत्र संवर्तको कन्यादान करके शीघ्र ही स्वर्गलोकमें स्थान प्राप्त कर लिया
Karandhamasya pautras tu Marutto ’vikṣitaḥ sutaḥ | Kanyām Āṅgirase dattvā divam āśu jagāma saḥ ||
Bhīṣma said: “Marutta, the grandson of Karandhama and the son of Avikṣit, quickly attained heaven after giving his daughter in marriage, in accordance with dharma, to a descendant of Aṅgiras.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the dharmic value of kanyādāna—giving a daughter in marriage according to righteous norms—and presents it as a deed that generates great merit, culminating in attainment of heaven.
Bhīṣma cites a genealogical example: Marutta, descended from Karandhama and born to Avikṣit, gave his daughter to an Āṅgirasa (of Aṅgiras’ lineage) and, as a result of that meritorious act, swiftly attained the heavenly realm.