Shloka 14
शिवधनुर्न्यासकथा तथा सीतोत्पत्तिविवाहशुल्क-निश्चयः
The Bow of Śiva: Its Deposit, Sītā’s Origin, and the Prowess-Brideprice Vow
भूतलादुत्थिता सा तु व्यवर्धत ममात्मजा।वीर्यशुल्केति मे कन्या स्थापितेयमयोनिजा।।1.66.14।।
bhūtalād utthitā sā tu vyavardhata mamātmajā |
vīryaśulketi me kanyā sthāpiteyam ayोनिजā ||1.66.14||
Aunque había surgido de la tierra, creció como mi propia hija. A esta doncella—no nacida de vientre alguno—la establecí para ser ganada sólo mediante el precio de la proeza probada.
O Eminent ascetic! arisen from the earth and reared as my daughter, she has been sought after in marriage by many princes.
FAQs
Parental and royal dharma: Janaka safeguards Sītā’s future by setting a principled standard—worthiness proven through capability and discipline, not mere status.
Janaka describes Sītā’s upbringing and the formal condition he set for her marriage: only one with proven strength can win her.
Janaka’s prudence and protective responsibility—balancing affection with duty and standards.