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 ||
マールカンデーヤは語った。父がナーラダと並んで座しているのを見たとき、吉兆を具えたサーヴィトリーは二人の御足もとに頭を垂れ、しかるべき敬礼を捧げた。この場面は、長老と聖なる客人を、謙虚さと正しい作法によって敬うべきという規範を際立たせる。
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.