Shloka 1.16.19

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

Devanagari script

इदं तु नृपशार्दूल पायसं देवनिर्मितम्।प्रजाकरं गृहाण त्वं धन्यमारोग्यवर्धनम्।।।।

Transliteration

idaṃ tu nṛpaśārdūla pāyasaṃ devanirmitam |

prajākaraṃ gṛhāṇa tvaṃ dhanyam ārogyavardhanam || 1.16.19 ||

Translation

“O tiger among kings, accept this pāyasa made by the gods—bestowing progeny, bringing prosperity, and increasing health.”

Context

"O Lion! among kings, receive this payasam prepared by gods, conferring progeny, bestowing affluence and improving health.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• pāyasa
• gods (devāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes sustaining society through rightful lineage and wellbeing. The gift is framed as supporting prajā (progeny), dhana (prosperity), and ārogya (health), showing that dharmic kingship aims at collective stability, not private indulgence.

What is the narrative situation?

The emissary formally offers the divine pāyasa to Daśaratha and states its effects.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible kingship: the king’s desire for children is tied to continuity of righteous rule and public welfare, not merely personal gratification.