Shloka 4
जनक–ब्राह्मणसंवादः
Viṣaya, Mamatva, and Self-Mastery
सोअन्यस्य विषये राज्ञो वस्तुमिच्छाम्यहं विभो | वचस्ते कर्तुमिच्छामि यथाशास्त्रं महीपते
so 'nyasya viṣaye rājño vastum icchāmy ahaṃ vibho | vacas te kartum icchāmi yathāśāstraṃ mahīpate ||
ब्राह्मण ने कहा—“समर्थ्यशाली नरेश! यह जानकर मैं दूसरे राजा के राज्य में निवास करना चाहता हूँ; और हे पृथ्वीपाल! शास्त्रानुसार आपकी आज्ञा का पालन भी करना चाहता हूँ।”
ब्राह्मण उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic discernment: even when choosing to leave a ruler’s domain, one should act in a way consistent with śāstra and with due regard for legitimate authority—balancing personal decision with lawful, ethical compliance.
A brāhmaṇa addresses a king respectfully, stating his intention to reside in another king’s territory, while also affirming that he wishes to fulfill the king’s instruction in a manner sanctioned by the śāstras.