Shloka 1.73.29

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

Devanagari script

साधु साध्विति देवाना मृषीणां वदतां तदा ।देवदुन्दुभिर्निर्घोष: पुष्पवर्षो महानभूत्।।।।

Transliteration

evaṃ dattvā tadā sītāṃ mantrodakapuraskṛtām |

abravīj janako rājā harṣeṇābhipariplutaḥ || 1.73.30 ||

Translation

Thus, having given Sītā with the rite preceded by mantra-sanctified water, King Janaka—overwhelmed with joy—spoke again.

Context

Then gods and sages exclaimed: 'well, well'. Celestial kettle-drums were sounded and there was a steady rain of flowers.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Sītā
• Mantra-udaka (sanctified water)

FAQs

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

Dharma is fulfilled through rightful giving (dāna) performed with truth, sanctity, and proper rites—kanyādāna as a solemn moral responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

After the formal gifting of Sītā is ritually completed with sanctified water, Janaka, moved by joy, continues speaking in the ceremony.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s heartfelt sincerity—his emotional fullness reflects the gravity and purity with which he performs his dharmic duty as father and king.