Shloka 16
Adhyāya 142: Cyavana, the Devas’ Arrogance, and Vāyu’s Counsel on Protecting Brāhmaṇas
करन्धमस्य पौत्रस्तु मरुत्तोडविक्षित: सुतः । कन्यामांगिरसे दत्त्वा दिवमाशु जगाम सः:
Karandhamasya pautras tu Marutto ’vikṣitaḥ sutaḥ | Kanyām Āṅgirase dattvā divam āśu jagāma saḥ ||
Bhīṣma nói: “Marutta, cháu nội của Karandhama và là con của Avikṣit, sau khi gả con gái mình theo đúng pháp (kanyādāna) cho một hậu duệ của Aṅgiras, liền mau chóng đạt đến cõi trời.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the dharmic value of kanyādāna—giving a daughter in marriage according to righteous norms—and presents it as a deed that generates great merit, culminating in attainment of heaven.
Bhīṣma cites a genealogical example: Marutta, descended from Karandhama and born to Avikṣit, gave his daughter to an Āṅgirasa (of Aṅgiras’ lineage) and, as a result of that meritorious act, swiftly attained the heavenly realm.