Shloka 5

वंशवर्णनम् तथा विवाहप्रार्थना

Genealogy of the Ikshvaku Line and the Proposal for Marriage

Devanagari script

एवमुक्ते तु वचने शतानन्दस्य सन्निधौ।आगता: केचिदव्यग्रा जनकस्तान् समादिशत्।।1.70.5।।

Transliteration

evam ukte tu vacane śatānandasya sannidhau |

āgatāḥ kecid avyagrā janakas tān samādiśat || 1.70.5 ||

Translation

当这些话在沙塔难陀（Śatānanda）面前说出后，有几位专注的侍从前来；阇那迦（Janaka）便向他们下达吩咐。

Word by Word

• śāsanāt: from the command
• śāsanāt: Hetu/Apādāna (हेतु/अपादान; 'because of/from command')
• Type: Noun
• Root: śāsana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Napuṃsakaliṅga, Pañcamī vibhakti (Ablative, 5th), Ekavacana

• tu: then
• tu: Nipāta (निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tu (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya; particle

• narendrasya: of the king
• narendrasya: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nara-indra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga, Ṣaṣṭhī, Ekavacana; समास: तत्पुरुष (nareṣu indraḥ = king)

• prayayuḥ: went forth
• prayayuḥ: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: pra-yā (या धातु)
• Form: Liṭ lakāra (Perfect), Prathama puruṣa, Bahuvacana; parasmaipada; √yā with pra- (to go forth)

• śīghravājibhiḥ: with swift steeds
• śīghravājibhiḥ: Karaṇa (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śīghra-vājin (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga, Tṛtīyā, Bahuvacana; 'with swift horses'; समास: कर्मधारय (śīghrāḥ vājinaḥ)

• samānetum: to bring
• samānetum: Prayojana (प्रयोजन/Purpose)
• Type: Verb
• Root: sam-ā-nī (नी धातु)
• Form: Tumun infinitive (तुमुन्) from √nī with sam-ā- (to bring together/bring)

• naravyāghram: tiger among men
• naravyāghram: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nara-vyāghra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; epithet; समास: तत्पुरुष (nareṣu vyāghraḥ)

• viṣṇum: Viṣṇu
• viṣṇum: Upamāna (उपमान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: viṣṇu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; upamāna in yathā-clause

• indrājñayā: by Indra's command
• indrājñayā: Karaṇa (करण/Instrument: 'by Indra's order')
• Type: Noun
• Root: indra-ājñā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Strīliṅga, Tṛtīyā, Ekavacana; समास: षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (indrasya ājñā)

• yathā: as
• yathā: Upamā-dyotaka (उपमा-द्योतक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: yathā (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya; comparative/conjunctive (as/just as)

Context

Janaka having said so in the presence of Satananda gave instructions to a few faithful attendants who were present.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Śatānanda

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma appears as orderly kingship: a righteous ruler acts through clear commands and disciplined attendants, ensuring actions are timely and proper.

What is the narrative situation?

After the formal discussion, Janaka begins practical arrangements by directing his attendants.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s administrative steadiness and propriety in conducting royal affairs.