Shloka 67
Adhyāya 90: Babhruvāhana’s Reception and the Commencement of Yudhiṣṭhira’s Aśvamedha
त॑ं वै वधू: स्थिता साध्वी ब्राह्मणप्रियकाम्यया । सक्तूनादाय संदहृष्टा श्वशुरं वाक्यमब्रवीत्
taṁ vai vadhūḥ sthitā sādhvī brāhmaṇapriyakāmyayā | saktūn ādāya saṁdahṛṣṭā śvaśuraṁ vākyam abravīt ||
ਤਦ ਉਹ ਸਾਧਵੀ ਨੂੰਹ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਨ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਇੱਛਾ ਨਾਲ ਖੜੀ ਹੋਈ। ਸੱਤੂ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹर्ष ਨਾਲ ਉਸ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੱਸੁਰ ਨੂੰ ਆਦਰ ਨਾਲ ਕਿਹਾ।
पुत्र उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights gṛhastha-dharma: a virtuous household member seeks to please and honor the worthy (especially a brāhmaṇa/elder) through respectful speech and simple, sincere hospitality—showing that ethical intent and reverence are central to right conduct.
A virtuous daughter-in-law approaches with saktūn (roasted barley-flour), feels joy, and speaks to her father-in-law, indicating a moment of courteous offering and respectful communication within the household setting.