Shloka 1.33.14

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

Devanagari script

स च तां कालयोगेन प्रोवाच रघुनन्दन।परितुष्टोऽस्मि भद्रं ते किं करोमि तव प्रियम्।।1.33.14।।

Transliteration

sa ca tāṃ kālayogena provāca raghunandana | parituṣṭo 'smi bhadraṃ te kiṃ karomi tava priyam ||

Translation

And in due time, O delight of the Raghus, he said to her: “I am pleased. Blessings upon you—what favor may I do for you?”

Context

When her services came to a fruition with the passage of time, maharshi Chuli, spoke to her: 'I am pleased with you. What favour shall I do for you? May you be prosperous!'

Characters & Entities

• Cūlī
• Somadā
• Rāma (addressed as Raghunandana by the narrator)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes gratitude and reciprocity: the guru recognizes sincere service and offers a boon, showing that virtue is to be acknowledged and supported.

What is the narrative situation?

Cūlī, satisfied with Somadā’s long service, invites her to ask for a favor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The sage’s fairness and benevolence—rewarding merit at the proper time.