Shloka 1.10.25

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

Devanagari script

दृष्ट्वैव च तास्तदा विप्रमायान्तं हृष्टमानसा:।उपसृत्य ततस्सर्वास्तास्तमूचुरिदं वच:।।।।

Transliteration

dṛṣṭvaiva ca tās tadā vipram āyāntaṃ hṛṣṭamānasāḥ |

upasṛtya tatas sarvās tās tam ūcur idaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

As soon as they saw the brāhmaṇa approaching, they became glad at heart; then all of them went up to him and spoke these words.

Context

All of them were rejoiced on seeing the brahmin approaching them, came nearer to him and said:

Characters & Entities

• Ṛśyaśṛṅga (vipra)
• courtesans (vāramukhyāḥ—episode context)

FAQs

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

It underscores how influence operates through welcome and affirmation; dharma requires discernment about company (saṅga) and motives behind friendliness.

What is the narrative situation?

The women notice Ṛśyaśṛṅga returning and, pleased that their plan is working, approach him to continue persuading him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Social charm and persuasive coordination (as a collective strategy).