Shloka 1.10.32

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

Devanagari script

अर्घ्यं च प्रददौ तस्मै न्यायतस्सुसमाहित:।

वव्रे प्रसादं विप्रेन्द्रान्मा विप्रं मन्युराविशेत्।।।।

Transliteration

arghyaṃ ca pradadau tasmai nyāyataḥ susamāhitaḥ |

vavre prasādaṃ viprendrān mā vipraṃ manyur āviśet ||

Translation

With collected mind he duly offered him arghya, and he sought the favour of that foremost brahmin—praying that no anger should seize the sage because of this act.

Characters & Entities

• Romapāda
• Ṛśyaśṛṅga
• Vibhaṇḍaka (implied father)
• arghya (ritual offering)

FAQs

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

Even when pursuing a goal, one must act with propriety and seek reconciliation—dharma includes respect, ritual correctness, and preventing rightful anger.

What is the narrative situation?

Romapāda honors Ṛśyaśṛṅga with offerings and worries about Vibhaṇḍaka’s possible wrath for bringing his son away.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Conscientiousness and humility—Romapāda acknowledges potential fault and seeks grace rather than ignoring consequences.