Shloka 1.70.17

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

Devanagari script

विश्वामित्राभ्यनुज्ञातस्सह सर्वैर्महर्षिभि:।।1.70.17।।एष वक्ष्यति धर्मात्मा वसिष्ठो मे यथाक्रमम्।

Transliteration

viśvāmitrābhyanujñātaḥ saha sarvair maharṣibhiḥ |

eṣa vakṣyati dharmātmā vasiṣṭho me yathākramam || 1.70.17 ||

Translation

With Viśvāmitra’s permission, and with the assent of all the great seers, this righteous-souled Vasiṣṭha will recount my dynasty to you in due sequence.

Context

"Having been permitted by Viswamitra, along with all maharshis virtuous Vasishta will tell you in detail about my race".

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Janaka (Vaideha)
• Vasiṣṭha
• Viśvāmitra
• Maharṣis (assembled sages)

FAQs

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

Dharma values consent and proper procedure: even a revered priest speaks formally after authorization and communal assent, reflecting disciplined truthfulness (satya) and institutional order.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha signals that Vasiṣṭha will narrate the Ikṣvāku lineage, noting that Viśvāmitra and the gathered sages have approved this formal recitation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for protocol and concord among elders—Daśaratha highlights harmony between Viśvāmitra, Vasiṣṭha, and the assembly of sages.