Shloka 1.16.17

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

Devanagari script

तत: परं तदा राजा प्रत्युवाच कृताञ्जलि:।भगवन् स्वागतं तेऽस्तु किमहं करवाणि ते।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ paraṃ tadā rājā pratyuvāca kṛtāñjaliḥ |

bhagavan svāgataṃ te 'stu kim ahaṃ karavāṇi te || 1.16.17 ||

Translation

Then the king, with palms folded, replied: “O Blessed Lord, welcome. What may I do for you?”

Context

With folded palms the king replied, "O revered lord!. Welcome to you. What can I dofor you?".

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• prājāpatya nara (divine emissary)

FAQs

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

The dharma of respect and hospitality (satkāra) toward the worthy: Daśaratha greets the divine guest with humility and readiness to serve, modeling righteous kingship grounded in reverence.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha responds to the emissary’s self-identification by offering welcome and service.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and courtesy in power: even as king, Daśaratha approaches the divine with folded hands and a service-oriented question.