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 ||
Disse Markandeya: Ao ver seu pai sentado junto de Nārada, a auspiciosa Sāvitrī inclinou a cabeça aos pés de ambos, prestando-lhes a reverência devida. A cena ressalta a ética de honrar os mais velhos e os hóspedes santos com humildade e conduta apropriada.
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.