Valmiki Ramayana 1.73.16: Bala Kanda, Sarga 73, Shloka 16
त्रिसप्ततितमः सर्गः (Sarga 73): Mithilā Vivāha · Kanyādāna and the Fourfold Marriage Rites
सज्जोऽहं त्वत्प्रतीक्षोऽस्मि वेद्यामस्यां प्रतिष्ठितः ॥१६॥
अविघ्नं कुरुतां राजा किमर्थमवलम्बते ।
sajjo 'haṃ tvatpratīkṣo 'smi vedyām asyāṃ pratiṣṭhitaḥ ||16||
avighnaṃ kurutāṃ rājā kim artham avalambate |
मैं तैयार हूँ और वेदी पर खड़ा हूँ, आपका इंतज़ार कर रहा हूँ, राजा साहब। शादी का काम बिना रुकावट के हो जाने दो। आप क्यों देर कर रहे हो?
Ready at the altar, I have been awaiting you, O King! Without hindrance proceed! Why delay?".
FAQs
Dharma is timely performance of prescribed duty: once readiness and auspicious conditions are present, righteous action should proceed without needless delay.
Janaka, ready at the altar, prompts Daśaratha to proceed so the marriage rites may begin smoothly.
Janaka’s diligence and sense of ritual responsibility, coupled with practical leadership to ensure an unobstructed ceremony.
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