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 ||
ਹੇ ਰਾਜਨ, ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ-ਪੁੱਤਰ ਇਉਂ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਰਿਹਾ; ਜਦੋਂ ਸੰਧਿਆ-ਵੰਦਨਾ ਦਾ ਵੇਲਾ ਆ ਗਿਆ, ਤਦ ਰਾਜਪੁੱਤਰ ਨੇ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਹ ਬਚਨ ਕਿਹਾ।
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.