Shloka 1.16.23

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

Devanagari script

ततो दशरथ: प्राप्य पायसं देवनिर्मितम्।बभूव परमप्रीत: प्राप्य वित्तमिवाधन:।।।।

Transliteration

tato daśarathaḥ prāpya pāyasaṃ devanirmitam | babhūva paramaprītaḥ prāpya vittam ivādhanaḥ ||

Translation

Then Daśaratha, having obtained the gods-made pāyasa, became exceedingly glad—like a destitute man who suddenly gains wealth.

Context

Dasaratha who received the payasam prepared by devatas was highly pleased like a poor man who received wealth.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• pāyasa
• devatāḥ (gods, implied by devanirmitam)

FAQs

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

Acknowledging divine aid with gratitude: the simile underscores how profoundly one should value righteous boons received through dhārmic means.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha has now received the sacred pāyasa that will be shared with the queens to bring about heirs.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and hopeful trust—his joy reflects faith in the sacrificial rite and in divine support for a righteous desire.