Shloka 1.69.14

एकोनसप्ततितमः सर्गः — Daśaratha’s Departure to Videha and Marriage Arrangements

Devanagari script

प्रतिग्रहो दातृवश श्श्रृतमेतन्मया पुरा।।।।यथा वक्ष्यसि धर्मज्ञ तत्करिष्यामहे वयम्।

Transliteration

pratigraho dātṛvaśaḥ śrutam etan mayā purā |

yathā vakṣyasi dharmajña tat kariṣyāmahe vayam || 1.69.14 ||

Translation

I have long heard that acceptance rests upon the giver’s will. O knower of dharma, whatever you direct—we shall do exactly so.

Context

"I have heard that acceptance of a gift from the righteous is a pleasure. So we will act upon your word".

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Janaka (dharmajña)
• pratigraha (acceptance)
• dātṛ (giver)

FAQs

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

Dharma of consent and propriety in giving/receiving: the receiver honors the giver’s rightful agency, and Daśaratha models respectful acceptance aligned with righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha responds to Janaka’s scheduling and ritual direction for the marriage, agreeing to proceed as Janaka (the host-giver) prescribes.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Deference and self-restraint: despite being a great king, Daśaratha submits to dharmic procedure and Janaka’s role as giver.