Shloka 21
जनककुलवर्णनम् तथा सीतोर्मिलादानम्
Janaka’s Genealogy and the Bestowal of Sita and Urmila
वीर्यशुल्कां मम सुतां सीतां सुरसुतोपमाम् ।।।।द्वितीयामूर्मिलां चैव त्रिर्ददामि न संशय:।
vīryaśulkāṁ mama sutāṁ sītāṁ surasutopamām |
dvitīyām ūrmiḷāṁ caiva trir dadāmi na saṁśayaḥ ||
வீர்ய-சுல்கமாக நான் என் மகள் சீதையை—தேவகன்னிகை ஒப்ப—மேலும் என் இரண்டாம் மகள் ஊர்மிலையையும் அளிக்கிறேன். இதை நான் மூன்று முறை அறிவிக்கிறேன்; ஐயமில்லை.
Virtuous Nandivardhana was the son of Udavasu whose son was Suketu.
FAQs
Satya and maryādā in public commitments: Janaka formalizes the gift of his daughters through a clear, repeated declaration to prevent ambiguity and uphold righteous social order.
After Rāma’s feat with the bow, Janaka publicly announces the bestowal of Sītā to Rāma and Ūrmilā in connection with the marriage alliance.
Janaka’s truthfulness and procedural propriety—he ensures the vow is unmistakable and socially valid.