Shloka 8
Raivataka-giri Mahotsava and the Counsel on Subhadrā’s Marriage (रैवतके महोत्सवः — सुभद्राविवाहोपायविचारः)
ततो वादित्रनृत्या भ्यामुपातिष्ठ न्त तौ स्त्रिय: । गीतैश्व स्तुतिसंयुक्तै: प्रीत्या समुपजग्मिरे,तदनन्तर बहुत-सी स्त्रियाँ प्रेमपूर्वक उनके पास आयीं और वाद्य, नृत्य, गीत एवं स्तुति- प्रशंसा आदिके द्वारा उन दोनोंका मनोरंजन करने लगीं
tato vāditra-nṛtyābhyām upātiṣṭhanta tau striyaḥ | gītaiś ca stuti-saṃyuktaiḥ prītyā samupajagmire ||
Pagkaraan, maraming babae ang lumapit sa kanilang dalawa na may masuyong galak. Inalayan nila sila ng tugtugin at sayaw, at ng mga awit na may kasamang papuri, upang pasayahin at aliwin sila.
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the cultural-ethical ideal of honoring and pleasing respected guests or eminent persons through courteous service (upacāra)—music, dance, song, and praise offered with genuine goodwill (prīti).
After a preceding event, many women come to the two individuals mentioned and attend upon them, entertaining them with instrumental music and dance, and approaching with affectionate songs and eulogies.