Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – ददामि पत्नीं कन्यां च सवां ते दुहितरं दविज

Shloka (श्लोक)

ददामि पत्नीं कन्यां च सवां ते दुहितरं दविज
एताम ऋते हि नान्या वै तवत तेजॊ ऽरहति सेवितुम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker promises to offer his daughter to the recipient, emphasizing no one else is equivalent.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker declares his intention to give his own daughter as a wife to the recipient and insists that no other can serve him with the same dignity and virtue as her.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता अपनी बेटी को उपहार में देने की घोषणा करता है और यह जोर देता है कि कोई अन्य उसकी शान और गुणों के समान उसका सेवा नहीं कर सकता।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in a context of royal exchanges and marital alliances, central to the occasions in the Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

The shloka reflects the values of familial honor and the significance of suitable alliances when forging relationships through marriage.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the importance of making valuable marital choices that uphold family dignity and honor.