कुशवंशवर्णनम्
The Line of Kuśa and the Disfigurement of Kuśanābha’s Daughters by Vāyu
स च ता दयिता दीना: कन्या: परमशोभना:।दृष्ट्वा भग्नास्तदा राजा सम्भ्रान्त इदमब्रवीत्।।।।
sa ca tā dayitā dīnāḥ kanyāḥ paramaśobhanāḥ | dṛṣṭvā bhagnās tadā rājā sambhrānta idam abravīt ||
国王看到他心爱的女儿们——原本如此美丽,如今却痛苦不堪、身体残损——惊恐万分,说了这些话。
The brilliant Kushamba and the righteous Kushanabha constructed the cities ofKaushanbi and Mahodaya (as their capital) respectively.
A ruler’s dharma includes compassionate protection of dependents; the king’s immediate concern reflects guardianship as duty.
The king sees his daughters harmed and prepares to question them to understand the wrongdoing.
Parental compassion and protective responsibility, even before identifying the offender.