Shloka 1.10.2

ऋश्यशृङ्ग-आनयनम् (Bringing Ṛśyaśṛṅga to Aṅga and His Marriage to Śāntā)

Devanagari script

रोमपादमुवाचेदं सहामात्य: पुरोहित:।उपायो निरपायोऽयमस्माभिरभिचिन्तित:।। ।।

Transliteration

asmākam api mukhyāni phalānīmāni vai dvija |

gṛhāṇa prati bhadraṃ te bhakṣayasva ca mā ciram ||

Translation

“O twice-born one, accept these excellent fruits of ours. May good be yours—eat them, and do not delay.”

Context

The priest accompanied by ministers said to Romapada, "We have thought over a plan which will never fail."

Characters & Entities

• Ṛśyaśṛṅga (implied by addressee dvija in episode)
• courtesans (vāramukhyāḥ—episode context)
• fruits (phalāni)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

The language mirrors dharmic hospitality and blessing, showing how righteous forms (gifts, auspicious words) can be used; the ethical tension lies in outward dharma versus inward intent.

What is the narrative situation?

The women offer attractive food items to Ṛśyaśṛṅga, encouraging him to accept and consume them, deepening his curiosity and attachment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

On the surface, generosity and auspicious speech; implicitly, the verse illustrates Ṛśyaśṛṅga’s innocence and trust.