Shloka 1.70.36

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

Devanagari script

च्यवनं तु नमस्कृत्य राजपुत्री पतिव्रता।पतिशोकातुरा तस्मात्पुत्रं देवी व्यजायत।।1.70.36।।

Transliteration

cyavanaṃ tu namaskṛtya rājaputrī pativratā | patiśokāturā tasmāt putraṃ devī vyajāyata || 1.70.36 ||

Translation

Having bowed to Cyavana, the princess—faithful to her husband—though afflicted by sorrow for her lord, gave birth to a son.

Context

This eldest queen who was a devoted wife, afflicted with sorrow due to loss of herhusband gave birth to a son by the grace of Chyavana.

Characters & Entities

• Cyavana
• the elder queen (princess)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights pativratā-dharma—steadfast fidelity and inner discipline—showing that righteousness persists even under grief.

What is the narrative situation?

After honoring the sage Cyavana, the elder queen, despite sorrow, delivers her child.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The queen’s steadfastness and devotion (pativratā-bhāva), combined with resilience amid loss.