Shloka 1.70.15

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

Devanagari script

स राजा मन्त्रिसहित स्सोपाध्याय: सबान्धव:।।1.70.15।।वाक्यं वाक्यविदां श्रेष्ठो वैदेहमिदमब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

sa rājā mantri-sahitaḥ sopādhyāyaḥ sa-bāndhavaḥ || 1.70.15 || vākyaṃ vākya-vidāṃ śreṣṭho vaideham idam abravīt |

Translation

That king, accompanied by his ministers, preceptors, and kinsmen—foremost among those skilled in speech—addressed Janaka of Videha with these words.

Context

The king (Dasaratha), skilled in speech, accompanied by counsellors and kins said to Janaka,the lord of the Videhas:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Janaka (Vaideha)
• ministers
• upādhyāyas (preceptors)
• kinsmen

FAQs

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

Dharma includes satya and restraint in speech: a king’s words, offered in assembly with elders and teachers, must be measured and truthful.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha arrives and is about to speak formally to Janaka in the Mithilā courtly setting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Eloquence joined to responsibility—speech as a dharmic instrument of governance and relationship.