Shloka 1.73.33

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

Devanagari script

शत्रुघ्नं चापि धर्मात्मा अब्रवीज्जनकेश्वर:।श्रुतकीर्त्या महाबाहो पाणिं गृह्णीष्व पाणिना।।।।

Transliteration

śatrughnaṁ cāpi dharmātmā abravīj janakeśvaraḥ | śrutakīrtyā mahābāho pāṇiṁ gṛhṇīṣva pāṇinā ||

Translation

And the righteous lord Janaka spoke to Śatrughna as well: “O mighty-armed one, take Śrutakīrti’s hand with your own.”

Context

The righteous king Janaka, said again: "O Mighty-armed Satrughna take the hands of Srutakirti".

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Śatrughna
• Śrutakīrti

FAQs

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

Marriage is presented as a dhārmic institution entered through consent, ritual propriety, and public responsibility—each union is affirmed openly and correctly.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka completes the sequence of bride-giving by instructing Śatrughna to accept Śrutakīrti.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s dharma-minded governance (dharmātmā) and Śatrughna’s disciplined acceptance of duty.