Shloka 1.70.4

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

Devanagari script

तमहं द्रष्टुमिच्छामि यज्ञगोप्ता स मे मत:।प्रीतिं सोऽपि महातेजा इमां भोक्ता मया सह।।1.70.4।।

Transliteration

sudarśanaḥ śaṅghaṇasya agnivarṇaḥ sudarśanāt || 1.70.40 ||

Translation

Sudarśana was the son of Śaṅkhaṇa, and from Sudarśana was born Agnivarṇa.

Context

I desire to see Kusadhwaja who I have accepted as the protector of the sacrifice. I want that my glorious brother should share this pleasure, with me".

Characters & Entities

• Sudarśana
• Śaṅkhaṇa
• Agnivarṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma here is the truthful preservation of lineage (vaṃśa-smṛti), supporting the Ramayana’s moral-political framework of rāja-dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

A brief continuation of the dynastic succession list.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Institutional continuity—implied responsibility of heirs to uphold the family’s dharmic reputation.