Shloka 1.72.9

वैवाहिकसंबन्ध-निश्चयः / Fixing the Mithila–Ayodhya Marital Alliance

Devanagari script

विश्वामित्रवच श्शृत्वा वसिष्ठस्य मते तदा।जनक: प्रांजलिर्वाक्यमुवाच मुनिपुङ्गवौ।।।।

Transliteration

viśvāmitravacaḥ śrutvā vasiṣṭhasya mate tadā | janakaḥ prāñjalir vākyam uvāca munipuṅgavau ||

Translation

Having heard Viśvāmitra’s words, in accord with Vasiṣṭha’s counsel, Janaka, with palms joined in reverence, addressed the two foremost sages.

Context

Having heard the words of Viswamitra which echoed the wish of Vasishta, Janaka replied to the eminent ascetics with folded palms.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Vasiṣṭha
• Janaka

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence to wise counsel: Janaka’s folded hands signify humility and truth-oriented governance guided by sages.

What is the narrative situation?

After the sages propose the marriages, Janaka prepares to respond formally and respectfully to Viśvāmitra and Vasiṣṭha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s humility and adherence to maryādā—proper decorum toward spiritual authorities.