Shloka 1.70.13

वंशवर्णनम् तथा विवाहप्रार्थना — Genealogy of the Ikshvaku Line and the Proposal for Marriage

Devanagari script

अयोध्याधिपते वीर वैदेहो मिथिलाधिप:।।1.70.13।।स त्वां द्रष्टुं व्यवसितस्सोपाध्यायपुरोहितम्।

Transliteration

ayodhyādhipate vīra vaideho mithilādhipaḥ || 1.70.13 || sa tvāṃ draṣṭuṃ vyavasitaḥ sopādhyāya-purohitam |

Translation

“O heroic lord of Ayodhyā, Janaka of Videha—the ruler of Mithilā—has resolved to see you, together with your teachers and your chief priest.”

Context

"O Heroic lord of Ayodhya, Janaka, the lord of Mithila desires to see you along with preceptors and priest".

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Janaka
• Ayodhyā
• Mithilā
• Videha
• upādhyāyas (preceptors)
• purohita (chief priest)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through honoring spiritual authority: the king is invited along with teachers and priest, reflecting that royal acts are guided by sacred counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

The envoy formally conveys Janaka’s wish to meet Daśaratha in Mithilā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diplomatic clarity and respectful address (satya and maryādā in speech).