Shloka 1.70.32

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

Devanagari script

तत्रैका तु महाभागा भार्गवं देववर्चसम्।।1.70.32।।ववन्दे पद्मपत्राक्षी काङ्क्षन्ती सुतमात्मन:।

Transliteration

tatraikā tu mahābhāgā bhārgavaṁ devavarcasam | vavande padmapatrākṣī kāṅkṣantī sutam ātmanaḥ || 1.70.32 ||

Translation

There, one of them—fortunate and lotus-eyed—bowed in reverence to the Bhārgava, radiant like a god, desiring a son for herself.

Context

That the lotus-eyed and highly accomplished Kalindi, offered herself for a son toChyavana who was glowing like a god.

Characters & Entities

• Chyavana
• Bhārgava (Bhṛgu lineage)
• One queen (of Asita)

FAQs

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

Approaching the wise with humility is dharmic: seeking blessings through reverence, not coercion, aligns desire (for progeny) with ethical means and satya-based sincerity.

What is the narrative situation?

One pregnant queen approaches the sage Chyavana to request help for obtaining or safeguarding a son.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā and vinaya (faith and humility) expressed through respectful salutation to a sage.