Shloka 24
कुशनाभकन्याशतविवाहः — The Marriage of Kuśanābha’s Hundred Daughters
and the Birth of Brahmadatta
स दृष्ट्वा वायुना मुक्ता: कुशनाभो महीपति:।बभूव परमप्रीतो हर्षं लेभे पुन:पुन:।।1.33.24।।
sa dṛṣṭvā vāyunā muktāḥ kuśanābho mahīpatiḥ |
babhūva paramaprīto harṣaṁ lebhe punaḥ punaḥ ||1.33.24||
वायुजनित पीड़ा से मुक्त हुई अपनी पुत्रियों को देखकर राजा कुशनाभ अत्यन्त प्रसन्न हुआ और बार-बार हर्ष का अनुभव करने लगा।
King Kusanabha, having seen his daughters released from disfigurement caused by the Wind-god was immensely pleased. He experienced waves of delight.
FAQs
A guardian’s dharma is fulfilled when dependents are protected and restored; the king’s joy reflects relief at the re-establishment of moral order.
After the marriage event and the daughters’ cure, Kūśanābha witnesses their restoration.
Parental responsibility and compassionate concern—his happiness arises from his daughters’ well-being.