Shloka 1.73.41

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

Devanagari script

अथोपकार्यां जग्मुस्ते सभार्या रघुनन्दना:।राजाऽप्यनुययौ पश्यंत्सर्षिसंघ स्सबान्धव:।।।।

Transliteration

athopakāryāṃ jagmus te sabhāryā raghunandanāḥ | rājā 'py anuyayau paśyan sarṣisaṅghaḥ sabāndhavaḥ ||

Translation

Then the sons of Raghu, accompanied by their wives, went toward their assigned quarters; and the king too followed, looking on—together with assemblies of seers and with his kinsmen.

Context

Thereafter the descendants of Raghu along with their wives departed for their tents. The king (Dasaratha) also accompanied them with hosts of rishis and relatives.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē bālakāṇḍē trisaptatitamassarga:৷৷Thus ends the seventythird sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Raghunandanas (Rāma and brothers, implied)
• their wives (Sītā etc., implied)
• Daśaratha
• ṛṣis (assemblies of seers)
• relatives/kinsmen
• quarters/tents (upakāryā)

FAQs

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

It underscores dharmic social harmony: elders, seers, and family collectively witness and support the transition into household life, making the rite accountable and communal.

What is the narrative situation?

After the wedding rites conclude, the newly married princes retire to their quarters; Daśaratha accompanies them along with ṛṣis and relatives.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Parental responsibility and affectionate guardianship: the king’s presence reflects care, oversight, and respect for ritual completion.