Shloka 15
Yayāti’s Abdication and Pūru’s Coronation (ययाति-पूोरु-राज्याभिषेकः)
वृषपर्वोवाच यं काममभिकामासि देवयानि शुचिस्मिते । तत् ते5हं सम्प्रदास्यामि यदि वापि हि दुर्लभम्,वृषपर्वा बोले--पवित्र मुसकानवाली देवयानी! तुम जिस वस्तुको पाना चाहती हो, वह यदि दुर्लभ हो तो भी तुम्हें अवश्य दूँगा
vṛṣaparvovāca yaṁ kāmam abhikāmāsi devayāni śucismite | tat te ’haṁ sampradāsyāmi yadi vāpi hi durlabham ||
Vṛṣaparvan said: “O Devayānī of pure, gentle smile—whatever desire you long for, I will grant it to you; even if it is difficult to obtain, I shall still give it.” The statement frames a kingly pledge: a promise to fulfill a request despite obstacles, underscoring responsibility toward one who has been wronged and the ethical weight of one’s word.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical force of a pledge: a ruler’s word should be reliable even when fulfillment is difficult. It reflects dharma as accountability—especially when making amends or responding to a justified request.
Vṛṣaparvan addresses Devayānī respectfully and assures her that he will grant whatever she asks, even if it is rare or hard to procure—setting up the granting of a boon within the Devayānī episode.