Shloka 50
नलो नामारिहा श्याम: पुण्यश्लोक इति श्रुतः । ब्रह्मण्यो वेदविद् वाग्मी पुण्यकृत् सोमपो5ग्निमान्,“उनका नाम नल है। शत्रुदमन, श्यामसुन्दर राजा नल पुण्यश्लोक कहे जाते हैं। वे बड़े ब्राह्मणभक्त, वेदवेत्ता, वक्ता, पुण्यात्मा, सोमपान करनेवाले और अग्निहोत्री हैं
nalo nāmārihā śyāmaḥ puṇyaśloka iti śrutaḥ | brahmaṇyo vedavid vāgmī puṇyakṛt somapo 'gnimān |
ブリハダシュヴァは言った。「その名はナラ。敵を屈する者、黒き肌の麗しき王であり、『プンニャシュローカ（福徳を讃えられる者）』として聞こえ高い。婆羅門を敬い、ヴェーダに通じ、弁舌さわやかで、功徳を積み、祭儀にてソーマを飲み、アグニホートラによって聖火を守り続ける。」
बृहृदश्च उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse presents an ethical ideal of kingship: true renown (puṇyaśloka) arises from dharmic conduct—reverence for Brahmins and sacred learning, mastery of the Vedas, truthful and effective speech, and commitment to sacrificial duties (Soma rites and Agnihotra).
Bṛhadaśva introduces and praises King Nala by listing his recognized qualities—valor against enemies, good repute, learning, eloquence, and faithful performance of Vedic rituals—setting the stage for Nala’s story and its moral significance.