Shloka 1.16.22

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

Devanagari script

अभिवाद्य च तद्भूतमद्भुतं प्रियदर्शनम्।मुदा परमया युक्तश्चकाराभिप्रदक्षिणम्।।।।

Transliteration

abhivādya ca tad bhūtam adbhutaṃ priyadarśanam | mudā paramayā yuktaś cakārābhipradakṣiṇam ||

Translation

Having saluted that wondrous being of pleasing appearance, he—filled with the utmost joy—circumambulated him in reverence.

Context

Overwhelmed with great joy, he, walked around that wonderful being of pleasant countenance again and again and saluated him respectfully.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• divine being (tad bhūta)

FAQs

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

Respect expressed through right conduct: salutation and circumambulation are traditional markers of honoring holiness and authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha responds to the divine visitor who has brought the sacred pāyasa by offering formal reverence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā (reverent faith) joined with disciplined etiquette—joy is guided into proper, dhārmic action.