Shloka 1.50.16

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

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वा मुनिशार्दूलं प्रहृष्टवदनस्तदा।।1.50.16।।पुनस्तं परिपप्रच्छ प्राञ्जलि: प्रणतो नृप:।

Transliteration

ity uktvā muniśārdūlaṃ prahṛṣṭavadanās tadā |

punas taṃ paripapraccha prāñjaliḥ praṇato nṛpaḥ ||

Translation

Having spoken thus to that tiger among sages, the king—his face bright with joy—bowed with folded palms and again questioned him.

Context

Having said this, the king (Janaka) with a cheerful countenance and saluting with folded palms again asked that tiger among ascetics (Viswamitra):

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Respectful inquiry is dharmic: Janaka asks questions with humility, bodily reverence, and proper etiquette toward spiritual elders.

What is the narrative situation?

After inviting Viśvāmitra to remain for the sacrifice’s completion, Janaka prepares to ask about the two princes accompanying him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and restraint—Janaka’s questions are framed through reverence rather than suspicion.