Shloka 19
The Yayāti Episode
with the Glory of Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha
तुरोर्वाक्यं तु तच्छ्रुत्वा क्रुद्धो राजा बभूव सः । तुरुं शशाप धर्मात्मा क्रोधेनारुणलोचनः
turorvākyaṃ tu tacchrutvā kruddho rājā babhūva saḥ | turuṃ śaśāpa dharmātmā krodhenāruṇalocanaḥ
তুৰুৰ বাক্য শুনি ৰজা ক্ৰোধেৰে দগ্ধ হ’ল। ধৰ্মাত্মা সেইজন, ক্ৰোধত চকু ৰঙা হৈ, তুৰুক শাপ দিলে।
Narrator (contextual; specific dialogue frame not provided in the input excerpt)
Concept: Even the ‘righteous’ can fall into adharma through uncontrolled anger; speech has karmic force.
Application: Pause before reacting; avoid irreversible words; practice restraint and seek conciliatory dharmic counsel.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The king rises from his throne, eyes flushed crimson, one hand lifted in a condemning gesture as the air seems to tighten around his words. Turu stands below, shadowed by the pillars, while courtiers recoil—some avert their gaze, sensing the curse’s irreversible descent.","primary_figures":["the king","Turu","court ministers","scribes"],"setting":"royal sabhā with a high throne, lion-footed dais, and incense braziers; a scribe poised with palm-leaf manuscript","lighting_mood":"dramatic","color_palette":["blood red","burnished gold","smoke gray","midnight blue","bronze"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: enraged king on a gold-leaf throne, red-rimmed eyes emphasized; raised hand pronouncing a curse; Turu below in subdued tones; ornate arch, thick gold borders, jewel-like highlights, rich crimson and emerald textiles.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: tense court moment with fine facial expressions; the king’s reddened eyes and sharp gesture; delicate smoke curls from incense; cool indigo shadows contrast warm ochres; detailed carpet and lattice window.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, expressive wide eyes; the king’s anger shown through red accents and dynamic posture; flat pigment fields of red/yellow/green; stylized lotus pillars and ornamental bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: narrative panel framed by lotus and vine borders; deep blue ground with gold highlights; figures stylized; the curse moment central, with peacocks at corners and floral motifs suggesting karmic unfolding."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["sudden conch blast","sharp drum stroke","court gasp","echoing silence after the curse"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तुरोर्वाक्यम् = तुरोः + वाक्यम्; तच्छ्रुत्वा = तत् + श्रुत्वा; क्रोधेनारुणलोचनः = क्रोधेन + अरुणलोचनः
FAQs
It highlights how even a dhārmic (righteous) person can be overtaken by anger, leading to harmful speech or actions such as issuing a curse—implying the need for restraint and self-mastery.
The phrase marks anger as visibly transformative and destabilizing, underscoring that krodha is not merely internal but manifests outwardly and can precipitate irreversible consequences.
A ruler’s words carry exceptional power; therefore, governance requires control over anger and careful speech, since impulsive condemnation can become unjust and socially destructive.