Shloka 1.70.42

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

Devanagari script

अम्बरीषस्य पुत्रोऽभून्नहुष: पृथिवीपति:।नहुषस्य ययातिस्तु नाभागस्तु ययातिज:।।1.70.42।।

Transliteration

tam ahaṃ draṣṭum icchāmi yajñagoptā sa me mataḥ | prītiṃ so 'pi mahātejā imāṃ bhoktā mayā saha || 1.70.4 ||

Translation

I wish to see him; I have chosen him as the protector of the sacrifice. Let that great and radiant one also partake of this joy together with me.

Context

King Nahusha was the son of Ambarisha. To Nahusha was born Yayati whose son was Nabhaga.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• yajña (sacrifice)
• Kusadhvaja (implied by the supplied existing translation)

FAQs

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

Rāja-dharma expressed as responsible ritual governance: appointing a proper protector for the sacrifice and sharing auspicious duties and joys with family/kin in a righteous manner.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka speaks about meeting (and involving) the chosen guardian of his sacrifice, wishing to share the auspicious occasion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s conscientious leadership—care for ritual propriety, orderly planning, and inclusive goodwill.