Shloka 1.33.13

कुशनाभकन्याशतविवाहः — The Marriage of Kuśanābha’s Hundred Daughters (and the Birth of Brahmadatta)

Devanagari script

सा च तं प्रणता भूत्वा शुश्रूषणपरायणा।उवास काले धर्मिष्ठा तस्यास्तुष्टोऽभवद्गुरु:।।1.33.13।।

Transliteration

sā ca taṃ praṇatā bhūtvā śuśrūṣaṇaparāyaṇā | uvāsa kāle dharmiṣṭhā tasyās tuṣṭo 'bhavad guruḥ ||

Translation

Bowing before him, she remained wholly devoted to his service. In due course, steadfast in righteousness and abiding in dharma, she pleased her guru, and the teacher became fully satisfied with her.

Context

Somada rendered her services with devotion and humility. There she lived a religious life. In the might time her spiritual guide was satisfied with her services.

Characters & Entities

• Somadā
• Cūlī (guru)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as faithful service and integrity over time: consistent right conduct (not momentary display) earns trust and spiritual grace.

What is the narrative situation?

Somadā’s sustained service to Cūlī matures; her conduct leads to the sage’s satisfaction, enabling the possibility of a boon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śuśrūṣā (attentive service) joined with dharmiṣṭhatā (firm righteousness).