Shloka 1.50.12

यज्ञवाटप्रवेशः जनक-विश्वामित्रसंवादश्च (Arrival at the Sacrificial Ground and Janaka’s Reception)

Devanagari script

आसनेषु यथान्यायमुपविष्टान् समन्तत:।।1.50.12।।दृष्ट्वा स नृपतिस्तत्र विश्वामित्रमथाब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

āsaneṣu yathānyāyam upaviṣṭān samantataḥ |

dṛṣṭvā sa nṛpatis tatra viśvāmitram athābravīt ||

Translation

When the king saw everyone seated all around in proper order, he then addressed Viśvāmitra there.

Context

Thereafter the king looked on all sides and saw all of them seated according to their rank and addressed Viswamitra saying:

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as orderly governance and ritual discipline: before speaking on important matters, Janaka ensures the assembly is properly arranged and attentive.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka surveys the assembly seated by rank and begins his formal address to Viśvāmitra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s prudence and respect for procedure—he speaks at the right time, in the right setting.