Shloka 1.72.13

वैवाहिकसंबन्ध-निश्चयः / Fixing the Mithila–Ayodhya Marital Alliance

Devanagari script

उत्तरे दिवसे ब्रह्मन् फल्गुनीभ्यां मनीषिण:।वैवाहिकं प्रशंसन्ति भगो यत्र प्रजापति:।।।।

Transliteration

uttare divase brahman phalgunībhyāṃ manīṣiṇaḥ | vaivāhikaṃ praśaṃsanti bhago yatra prajāpatiḥ ||

Translation

O Brahmin, the wise praise the marriage rite as auspicious on the later day connected with the two Phalgunī stars—when Bhaga presides as Prajāpati.

Context

"The wise, O Brahmin! think the marriage is favourable when Bhaga is Prajapati on the succeeding day of the ascent of the two stars. (that is, when poorva is followed by uttara phalguni).

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Viśvāmitra
• Phalgunī (nakṣatra pair)
• Bhaga
• Prajāpati

FAQs

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

Dharma includes acting in harmony with sanctioned tradition: rites are performed at auspicious times to align personal life-events with cosmic and social order.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka indicates the preferred auspicious day for conducting the weddings, referencing traditional astrological/ritual considerations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ritual conscientiousness—Janaka shows careful attention to propriety and the well-being associated with correct ceremonial timing.