The Recognition of Śakuntalā 5.14

5.14

kuto dharmakriyāvighnaḥ satāṃ rakṣitari tvayi /
tamas tapati dharmāṃśau katham āvir bhaviṣyati //
rā arthavān khalu me rājaśabdaḥ / atha bhagavāṃl lokānugrahāya kuśalī kāśyapaḥ /
śārṅgaravaḥ svādhīnakuśalāḥ siddhimantaḥ / sa bhavantam anāmayapraśnapūrvakam idam āha /
rā kim ājñāpayati bhagavān /

How could the pious duties fail
While you defend the right?
Or how could darkness' power prevail
O’er sunbeams shining bright?

King (to himself). Indeed, my royal title is no empty one. (Aloud.) Is holy Kanva in health?

Sharngarava. O King, those who have religious power can command health. He asks after your welfare and sends this message.

King. What are his commands?