Shloka 1.73.34

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

Devanagari script

सर्वे भवन्तस्सौम्याश्च सर्वे सुचरितव्रता:।पत्नीभिस्सन्तु काकुत्स्था माभूत्कालस्य पर्यय:।।।।

Transliteration

sarve bhavantas saumyāś ca sarve sucaritavratāḥ | patnībhiḥ santu kākutsthā mā bhūt kālasya paryayaḥ ||

Translation

All of you are gentle, and all are steadfast in good conduct and sacred vows. Be united with your wives, O Kakutsthas; let there be no delay of time.

Context

O Descendants of Kakustha (Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Satrughna)! you all are gentle. You possess sound character. You are true to your vows. Live with your wives. Let there be no delay".

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Kakutsthas (Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, Bharata, Śatrughna)
• wives/brides (Sītā, Urmilā, Māṇḍavī, Śrutakīrti) (implicit)

FAQs

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

It affirms gṛhastha-dharma: living with one’s spouse in harmony, guided by gentle conduct and faithful vows, and completing righteous rites without negligence or procrastination.

What is the narrative situation?

After assigning the brides, Janaka blesses and exhorts the four princes to proceed with married life according to dharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saumyatā (gentleness) and vrata-niṣṭhā (steadfastness in vows), virtues expected of ideal princes and householders.