Shloka 16.17Unverified draft
तत: परं तदा राजा प्रत्युवाच कृताञ्जलि:। भगवन् स्वागतं तेऽस्तु किमहं करवाणि ते।।1.16.17।।
Meaning
Then the king, with joined palms, replied: "O Lord, you are welcome — what shall I do for you?"
Word-by-word (pada-artha)
| Word | Devanagari | Meaning | Grammatical role |
|---|---|---|---|
| tataḥ param tadā rājā | ततः परम् तदा राजा | then, thereafter, the king | Nominative singular |
| pratyuvāca kṛtāñjaliḥ | प्रत्युवाच कृताञ्जलिः | replied, with joined palms | Verb (perfect) |
| bhagavan svāgatam te astu | भगवन् स्वागतम् ते अस्तु | O blessed one, may there be welcome to you | Verb (optative) |
| kim aham karavāṇi te | किम् अहम् करवाणि ते | what shall I do for you | Verb (optative) |
Reference: 1.16.17 · Bāla Kāṇḍa