Shloka 47
Protection of Brāhmaṇas
तच्छ्रुत्वाशंकितमनाः प्रोवाचेदं वचः स तम् । मुने यद्यपि मे यज्ञे कृते पुत्रो भविष्यति
tacchrutvāśaṃkitamanāḥ provācedaṃ vacaḥ sa tam | mune yadyapi me yajñe kṛte putro bhaviṣyati
فلما سمع ذلك اضطرب قلبُه وقال للناسِك: «يا مُني، وإن كان يُقال إنني إذا أتممتُ هذه الذبيحة وُلد لي ابنٌ…».
Unspecified male speaker addressing a sage (muni) in dialogue
Concept: Desire for results (a son) can destabilize discernment; one must seek righteous means even when promised outcomes seem near.
Application: When anxious about life-goals, pause before acting; consult wise counsel and refuse shortcuts that harm others.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside the yajña-hall, the king leans forward, brows knit, fingers tightening on the armrest as he addresses a composed muni. The sacrificial fire throws restless shadows across ritual vessels; the king’s longing for an heir hangs in the air like smoke, while the sage’s stillness suggests a higher law beyond fear.","primary_figures":["anxious king","sage (muni)","priests (background)"],"setting":"interior of a yajña-mandira with fire altar, ladles, offerings, and court attendants at the periphery","lighting_mood":"firelit dramatic","color_palette":["ember orange","charcoal black","ivory","royal purple","brass gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: king with expressive anxious eyes speaks to a serene muni beside a blazing yajña-fire; gold leaf flames and halos, rich crimson drapery, ornate throne, ritual implements rendered with metallic sheen, symmetrical arch framing the scene.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate firelit chamber; king’s tense posture contrasted with sage’s calm; delicate smoke curls, soft gradients of orange and brown, refined facial expressions, patterned carpets and textiles.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; central yajña-fire with stylized tongues of flame; king in dynamic gesture, muni steady; warm red-yellow palette with green accents, temple-wall aesthetic and ornamental borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: pavilion-like yajña setting with central flame; king and sage in profile dialogue; deep indigo background with gold floral borders, lotus motifs around the altar, peacocks at corners, intricate textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["crackling fire","hushed court murmurs","priestly chant (low)","sudden silence between lines"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tacchrutvā = tat + śrutvā; provācedam = provāca + idam; śrutvāśaṃkitamanāḥ = śrutvā + aśaṅkita-manāḥ (pada split for analysis).
FAQs
It conveys anxiety and doubt: the speaker, after hearing something significant, becomes apprehensive and addresses a sage for clarification or reassurance.
Yajña is presented as a causally potent rite—its performance is associated with the promised birth of a son, reflecting the Purāṇic linkage between ritual action and desired outcomes.
In moments of uncertainty, one should seek guidance from the wise rather than act impulsively; the verse models humility and reliance on counsel grounded in dharma.