त्रिसप्ततितमः सर्गः (Sarga 73): Mithilā Vivāha
Kanyādāna and the Fourfold Marriage Rites
तद्वाक्यं जनकेनोक्तं श्रुत्वा दशरथस्तदा।प्रवेशयामास सुतान् सर्वानृषिगणानपि।।।।
tadvākyaṃ janakenoktaṃ śrutvā daśarathas tadā | praveśayāmāsa sutān sarvān ṛṣigaṇān api ||
Nang marinig ni Daśaratha ang mga salitang sinabi ni Janaka, saka niya ipinasok sa pavilion ang lahat niyang mga anak, pati ang buong kapulungan ng mga rishi.
At the words of Janaka, Dasaratha brought his sons along with the hosts of ascetics and entered the marriage pavilion.
Dharma is shown as respectful compliance with righteous invitation and inclusion of spiritual authorities (ṛṣis) in major life-rites, ensuring legitimacy and sanctity.
Daśaratha responds to Janaka’s urging and enters the ceremonial space with his sons and the sages.
Daśaratha’s propriety and deference to ritual order and saintly presence.