Shloka 14
Yayāti’s Abdication and Pūru’s Coronation (ययाति-पूोरु-राज्याभिषेकः)
देवयान्युवाच यदि त्वमीश्वरस्तात राज्ञो वित्तस्य भार्गव | नाभिजानामि तत् ते5हं राजा तु वदतु स्वयम्,तब देवयानीने कहा--तात! यदि आप राजाके धनके स्वामी हैं तो आपके कहनेसे मैं इस बातको नहीं मानूँगी। राजा स्वयं कहें, तो मुझे विश्वास होगा
devayāny uvāca yadi tvam īśvaras tāta rājño vittasya bhārgava | nābhijānāmi tat te 'haṃ rājā tu vadatu svayam ||
Devayānī nói: “Thưa người, ô Bhārgava, nếu ngài tự nhận là chủ của tài sản nhà vua, thì chỉ dựa vào lời ngài ta không thể tin. Hãy để chính nhà vua nói—khi ấy ta mới tin.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical caution in accepting claims of authority: legitimacy should be verified through the proper source. Devayānī insists that a claim about royal wealth must be confirmed by the king himself, emphasizing credibility, due process, and appropriate testimony.
Devayānī responds to Bhārgava (Śukra) regarding a claim of control over the king’s wealth. She refuses to accept it solely on his assertion and demands direct confirmation from the king, showing her insistence on clear authorization.