Shloka 1.74.7

परशुरामप्रादुर्भावः — The Appearance of Parasurama on the Return from Mithila

Devanagari script

दत्त्वा बहु धनं राजा समनुज्ञाप्य पार्थिवम्।।।।प्रविवेश स्वनिलयं मिथिलां मिथिलेश्वर:।

Transliteration

dattvā bahu dhanaṁ rājā samanujñāpya pārthivam |

praviveśa svanilayaṁ mithilāṁ mithileśvaraḥ ||1.74.7||

Translation

After giving abundant wealth and, having obtained the king’s consent, the lord of Mithilā (Janaka) entered again his own residence in Mithilā.

Context

The Lord of Mithila bestowed a lot of wealth on his daughters and with the consent of the king (Dasaratha) re-entered his residence in Mithila.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Daśaratha
• Mithilā

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as orderly conduct and mutual respect among kings: giving gifts appropriately (dāna) and acting only after securing proper consent (anujñā), rather than acting unilaterally.

What is the narrative situation?

Following the marriage ceremonies and honors, Janaka completes the distribution of wealth and, with Daśaratha’s assent, returns to his palace in Mithilā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s generosity and propriety—he gives lavishly and follows courtly protocol by seeking consent.