Shloka 1.73.2

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

Devanagari script

पुत्र: केकयराजस्य साक्षाद्भरतमातुल:।दृष्ट्वा पृष्ट्वा च कुशलं राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

putraḥ kekayarājasya sākṣād bharatamātulaḥ | dṛṣṭvā pṛṣṭvā ca kuśalaṃ rājānam idam abravīt ||

Translation

Yudhājit, son of the Kekaya king and Bharata’s maternal uncle, met King Daśaratha; after seeing him and asking of his welfare, he spoke as follows.

Context

Yudhajit, son of king Kekaya, Bharata's own maternal uncle met the king (Dasaratha) and enquiring about his well-being said:

Characters & Entities

• Yudhājit
• Kekaya
• Kekaya king
• Bharata
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is courteous inquiry and respect: asking a ruler’s welfare before speaking business reflects social righteousness and truth-aligned civility.

What is the narrative situation?

An interlude introduces Yudhājit approaching Daśaratha and beginning a conversation after formal greetings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Yudhājit’s propriety and familial loyalty, shown through respectful greeting and concern for well-being.