Shloka 1.70.6

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

Devanagari script

शासनात्तु नरेन्द्रस्य प्रययुश्शीघ्रवाजिभि:।समानेतुं नरव्याघ्रं विष्णुमिन्द्राज्ञया यथा।।1.70.6।।

Transliteration

śāsanāt tu narendrasya prayayuḥ śīghravājibhiḥ |

samānetuṃ naravyāghraṃ viṣṇum indrājñayā yathā || 1.70.6 ||

Translation

At the king’s command, they set out on swift horses to bring that tiger among men—just as Viṣṇu might be summoned by Indra’s order.

Context

In obedience to the command of Indra among men (king Janaka), the messengers rode away on swift horses to bring king Kusadhwaja, a tiger among men just like fetching Visnu by the orders of Indra.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka (implied as narendra)
• Kuśadhvaja (implied as naravyāghra)
• Viṣṇu
• Indra

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined obedience within rightful authority: messengers promptly carry out a king’s legitimate command.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka dispatches messengers swiftly to summon Kuśadhvaja for the impending royal decision and marriage rites.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Promptness and loyalty in service (the attendants’ faithful execution of duty).