Shloka 47
नलस्य बाहुकत्वेन ऋतुपर्णनगरप्रवेशः
Nala as Bāhuka enters Ṛtuparṇa’s city
सम्यग गोप्ता विदर्भाणां निर्जितारिगण: प्रभु: । तस्य मां विद्धि तनयां भगवंस्त्वामुपस्थिताम्,“वे विदर्भवेशकी जनताका अच्छी तरह पालन करनेवाले हैं। उन्होंने समस्त शत्रुओंको जीत लिया है, वे बड़े शक्तिशाली हैं। भगवन्! मुझे उन्हींकी पुत्री जानिये। मैं आपकी सेवामें (एक जिज्ञासा लेकर) उपस्थित हुई हूँ
samyag goptā vidarbhāṇāṁ nirjitārigaṇaḥ prabhuḥ | tasya māṁ viddhi tanayāṁ bhagavaṁs tvām upasthitām ||
He is a capable and rightful protector of the people of Vidarbha, a powerful lord who has conquered all bands of enemies. O venerable one, know me to be his daughter. I have come into your presence to serve you and to seek your guidance.
बृहृदश्च उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights rājadharma: a ruler’s legitimacy is shown by proper protection of subjects and the subduing of hostile forces, and it models humility and respectful approach when seeking counsel from a revered person.
In Bṛhadaśva’s narration, a young woman identifies herself as the daughter of the powerful protector of Vidarbha and approaches a venerable figure, presenting herself in attendance to seek help or guidance.