Shloka 27
The Story of Sudevā and Śivaśarman (within the Sukalā Narrative): Pride, Neglect, and Household Discipline
किं ते नाम कुलं गोत्रमाचारं वद सांप्रतम् । समाकर्ण्य पितुर्वाक्यं वसुदत्तमुवाच सः
kiṃ te nāma kulaṃ gotramācāraṃ vada sāṃpratam | samākarṇya piturvākyaṃ vasudattamuvāca saḥ
“তোমাৰ নাম কি, তোমাৰ কুল কি, গোত্ৰ কি, আৰু আচাৰ কেনেকুৱা—এতিয়াই কোৱা।” পিতৃৰ বাক্য শুনি সি তেতিয়া বসুদত্তক ক’লে।
An unnamed father (addressing a person whose details are being asked; then the son speaks to Vasudatta)
Concept: Dharma is verified through nāma, kula, gotra, and ācāra; conduct is the decisive credential for trust and instruction.
Application: In spiritual life, be ready to state your commitments and standards; in leadership, evaluate people by conduct rather than charisma.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The father raises his hand in a measured gesture of questioning, his face calm yet probing. The youth stands respectfully, ready to answer, while a third figure—Vasudatta—waits nearby, indicating the conversation will soon shift into a wider social and dharmic setting.","primary_figures":["Father (pitā)","Śivaśarman (youth)","Vasudatta"],"setting":"A shaded veranda with ritual mats, palm-leaf manuscripts, and a water pot; a village lane visible beyond.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["ivory white","saffron","copper brown","peacock blue","moss green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: father in dignified seated posture asking about nāma-kula-gotra-ācāra; youth standing with añjali mudrā; Vasudatta slightly behind; gold leaf detailing on manuscripts, brass vessels, and jewelry; rich maroon backdrop with ornamental pillars and arch.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined domestic veranda scene; delicate gestures and expressive eyes; cool blues and greens with patterned textiles; Vasudatta rendered as a gentle onlooker; subtle narrative cues like palm-leaf bundles and inkpot.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: strong outlines, stylized faces; father’s questioning hand gesture emphasized; background motifs of conch and lotus; earthy reds and yellows with green borders, temple-like veranda aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral border framing a didactic scene; lotus motifs around the questioning father; deep blue ground with gold highlights; peacocks and vines; symbolic emphasis on dharma through manuscript and lamp motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["rustling palm leaves","soft footsteps","distant village sounds","single bell chime"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गोत्रम् + आचारम् → गोत्रमाचारम्; वसुदत्तम् + उवाच → वसुदत्तमुवाच।
FAQs
It frames identity in a dharmic way: not only personal name and lineage (kula/gotra) but also lived conduct (ācāra), implying character is essential alongside birth-identity.
Vasudatta is the named person addressed in the second line; the verse indicates that after hearing his father's question, the speaker then speaks to Vasudatta.
The verse suggests that social or spiritual evaluation should include present behavior (ācāra), not merely ancestry—conduct completes one’s identity.