Shloka 1.73.16

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

Devanagari script

सज्जोऽहं त्वत्प्रतीक्षोऽस्मि वेद्यामस्यां प्रतिष्ठित:।।।।अविघ्नं कुरुतां राजा किमर्थमवलम्बते।

Transliteration

sajjo 'haṃ tvatpratīkṣo 'smi vedyām asyāṃ pratiṣṭhitaḥ | avighnaṃ kurutāṃ rājā kim artham avalambate ||

Translation

I am prepared and stationed at this altar, awaiting you, O King. Let the rites proceed without obstruction—why do you delay?

Context

Ready at the altar, I have been awaiting you, O King! Without hindrance proceed! Why delay?".

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Daśaratha
• vedi (altar)

FAQs

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

Dharma is timely performance of prescribed duty: once readiness and auspicious conditions are present, righteous action should proceed without needless delay.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka, ready at the altar, prompts Daśaratha to proceed so the marriage rites may begin smoothly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s diligence and sense of ritual responsibility, coupled with practical leadership to ensure an unobstructed ceremony.