Shloka 3
यक्षोपाख्यान-प्रवेशः
Entry into the Yakṣa-Lake Episode
नारदेन सहासीन सा दृष्टवा पितरं शुभा । उभयोरेव शिरसा चक्रे पादाभिवादनम्,वहाँ पिताको नारदजीके साथ बैठे हुए देखकर शुभलक्षणा सावित्रीने दोनोंके चरणोंमें मस्तक रखकर प्रणाम किया
nāradenā sahāsīnā sā dṛṣṭvā pitaraṃ śubhā | ubhayor eva śirasā cakre pādābhivādanam ||
Markandeya said: Seeing her father seated together with Narada, the auspicious Savitri bowed her head at the feet of them both, offering due reverence. The scene underscores the ethic of honoring elders and holy guests with humility and proper conduct.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic etiquette: one should honor elders and revered guests—especially sages—through humble gestures like bowing at their feet, expressing reverence and self-discipline.
Savitri notices her father seated with the sage Narada. She approaches and respectfully offers obeisance to both, bowing her head at their feet.