Shloka 1.16.16

पायसप्रादुर्भावः — The Manifestation of the Divine Payasa and the Avatara Resolution

Devanagari script

समवेक्ष्याब्रवीद्वाक्यमिदं दशरथं नृपम्।प्राजापत्यं नरं विद्धि मामिहाभ्यागतं नृप।।।।

Transliteration

samavekṣyābravīdvākyam idaṃ daśarathaṃ nṛpam |

prājāpatyaṃ naraṃ viddhi mām ihābhyāgataṃ nṛpa || 1.16.16 ||

Translation

Seeing King Daśaratha, he spoke: “O King, know me as a man sent by Prajāpati, who has come here.”

Context

Having seen king Dasaratha, he said, "O King! you know I have been sent by Prjapati (Brahma), and I am here".

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Prajāpati (Brahmā)
• prājāpatya nara (divine emissary)

FAQs

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

Satya and dharma appear as transparency of authority: the emissary openly states his source (Prajāpati), establishing that the forthcoming gift/action is legitimate and aligned with cosmic order rather than personal whim.

What is the narrative situation?

The divine emissary directly addresses Daśaratha for the first time, identifying himself and his mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness (satya) and proper authorization: rightful actions are rooted in declared, accountable sources of authority.