Shloka 3
Garuḍa, the Brāhmaṇa’s Release, and Kaśyapa’s Counsel
Gajakacchapa-ākhyāna Prelude
ततः कदाचिद् विनतां प्रणतां पुत्रसंनिधौ । काले चाहूय वचन कद्रूरिदमभाषत,एक दिन अपने पुत्रके समीप बैठी हुई विनय-शील विनताको किसी समय बुलाकर कद्गूने यह बात कही--
tataḥ kadācid vinatāṃ praṇatāṃ putra-sannidhau | kāle cāhūya vacanaṃ kadrūridam abhāṣata ||
ครั้นกาลหนึ่ง เมื่อถึงเวลาอันสมควร กัทรูได้เรียกวินตา—ผู้กำลังนั่งอยู่ใกล้บุตรและก้มลงด้วยความเคารพ—แล้วกล่าวถ้อยคำนี้แก่เธอ
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Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how speech delivered 'at the proper time' (kāle) can shape moral outcomes, especially within unequal relationships. It implicitly warns that deference and proximity to loved ones can be leveraged by the powerful, making discernment and ethical vigilance necessary.
Kadrū calls Vinatā—who is shown as respectful and seated near her son—and begins to address her. This is a narrative setup: Kadrū is about to make a consequential proposal/request that will affect Vinatā and her family line.