Shloka 1.73.11

त्रिसप्ततितमः सर्गः (Sarga 73): Mithilā Vivāha—Kanyādāna and the Fourfold Marriage Rites

Devanagari script

वसिष्ठो भगवानेत्य वैदेहमिदमब्रवीत्।राजा दशरथो राजन् कृतकौतुकमङ्गलै:।।।।पुत्रैर्नरवर श्रेष्ठ दातारमभिकाङ्क्षते।

Transliteration

vasiṣṭho bhagavān etya vaideham idam abravīt | rājā daśaratho rājan kṛtakautukamaṅgalaiḥ | putrair naravaraśreṣṭha dātāram abhikāṅkṣate ||

Translation

Then the venerable Vasiṣṭha approached Janaka of Videha and said: “O King, best among rulers, King Daśaratha—together with his sons, who have completed the auspicious preliminary rites—awaits the giver of the brides.”

Context

Adorable Vasishta approached king Janaka and said, "O King, of Videha! king Dasaratha, the best of men with his sons having performed the auspicious rites preparatory to marriage is awaiting the bestower of the brides".

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Janaka (Vaideha)
• Daśaratha
• Daśaratha’s sons

FAQs

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

The verse highlights procedural dharma in marriage: the dātā (bride-giver) has a defined, honorable duty, and the receiving party waits respectfully for that rightful act.

What is the narrative situation?

With the princes ready, Vasiṣṭha formally prompts Janaka to take his role in the wedding ceremony as the giver of the brides.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for ritual propriety and roles—Daśaratha’s restraint and Vasiṣṭha’s orderly guidance.