Shloka 16
Adhyāya 142: Cyavana, the Devas’ Arrogance, and Vāyu’s Counsel on Protecting Brāhmaṇas
करन्धमस्य पौत्रस्तु मरुत्तोडविक्षित: सुतः । कन्यामांगिरसे दत्त्वा दिवमाशु जगाम सः:
Karandhamasya pautras tu Marutto ’vikṣitaḥ sutaḥ | Kanyām Āṅgirase dattvā divam āśu jagāma saḥ ||
Bhīṣma dit : «Marutta, petit-fils de Karandhama et fils d’Avikṣit, après avoir donné sa fille en mariage selon le dharma à un descendant d’Aṅgiras, atteignit promptement le ciel.»
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the dharmic value of kanyādāna—giving a daughter in marriage according to righteous norms—and presents it as a deed that generates great merit, culminating in attainment of heaven.
Bhīṣma cites a genealogical example: Marutta, descended from Karandhama and born to Avikṣit, gave his daughter to an Āṅgirasa (of Aṅgiras’ lineage) and, as a result of that meritorious act, swiftly attained the heavenly realm.