Shloka 23
Mohinī’s Speech
Mohinyāḥ Bhāṣaṇam
वदत्येवं ब्रह्मसुता यावत्संध्यावलीं नप । तावत्प्रणम्य नृपतेः पुत्रो वचनमब्रवीत् ॥ २३ ॥
vadatyevaṃ brahmasutā yāvatsaṃdhyāvalīṃ napa | tāvatpraṇamya nṛpateḥ putro vacanamabravīt || 23 ||
ഹേ നൃപാ, ബ്രഹ്മസുതൻ ഇങ്ങനെ പറയുമ്പോൾ സന്ധ്യാവന്ദന സമയമെത്തി; അപ്പോൾ രാജപുത്രൻ നമസ്കരിച്ചു ഈ വാക്കുകൾ പറഞ്ഞു।
Suta (narrator) describing the dialogue scene
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights reverence (praṇāma) and the primacy of nitya-karma—especially Sandhyā rites—showing that sacred instruction and discourse are framed around disciplined daily dharma.
Bhakti is implied through humility and respectful conduct: the prince bows before speaking, modeling the devotional attitude (vinaya) that supports all higher teachings, including tirtha-centered devotion.
Time-discipline for ritual performance is emphasized—Sandhyā timing connects to Jyotiṣa (Vedāṅga astronomy/astrology) and Kalpa (ritual procedure), underscoring when daily worship should be performed.