Shloka 54
Śatrughna’s Entry into Ahicchatrā
Temptation of Sumada and the Goddess’s Boon
कन्याः सहस्रशो रम्याः सर्वाभरणभूषिताः । गजोपरिसमारूढा यांतु शत्रुघ्नसंमुखम्
kanyāḥ sahasraśo ramyāḥ sarvābharaṇabhūṣitāḥ | gajoparisamārūḍhā yāṃtu śatrughnasaṃmukham
সহস্র সহস্র মনোহর কন্যা, সর্ব অলংকারে ভূষিতা হয়ে, গজারূঢ়া, শত্রুঘ্নের সম্মুখে গমন করুক।
Unspecified (narrative instruction within the Pātālakhaṇḍa context)
Concept: Honoring the righteous (satkāra) strengthens communal harmony and dharmic morale.
Application: Celebrate virtue publicly—offer respect, hospitality, and dignified welcome to those who uphold dharma.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A grand procession advances: thousands of ornamented maidens ride atop caparisoned elephants, their jewelry catching the light as they approach Śatrughna. Silk banners ripple overhead, flower petals drift through the air, and the road becomes a living corridor of honor and beauty.","primary_figures":["Śatrughna","ornamented maidens","elephants with mahouts","musicians and attendants"],"setting":"wide ceremonial avenue leading to a palace gate or assembly ground, lined with banners and garlands","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["pearl white","ruby red","sapphire blue","antique gold","rose pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śatrughna receiving a ceremonial approach, elephants richly caparisoned with gold-leaf patterns, maidens in bright silks with gem-studded ornaments, heavy gold leaf on jewelry and elephant trappings, rich reds/greens, ornate archways and symmetrical grandeur.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant procession with delicate detailing of ornaments and textiles, refined faces, elephants rendered with soft shading, airy sky and distant palatial architecture, lyrical movement and gentle color transitions.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized elephants in rhythmic repetition, maidens with bold outlines and characteristic eyes, saturated reds/yellows/greens, decorative borders like temple murals, ceremonial symmetry and iconic poses.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: procession framed by intricate floral borders, lotus motifs and peacocks, deep blue background with gold highlights, patterned elephant cloths, celebratory petals and garlands in dense ornamental design."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["procession drums","shehnai","elephant bells","crowd acclamation","flower petals falling"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यांतु = यान्तु; शत्रुघ्नसंमुखम् = शत्रुघ्न-समुखम् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष). गजोपरिसमारूढाः: गज-उपरि (अव्ययीभाव) + समारूढाः (सम्+आ+रूढ, क्त).
FAQs
Śatrughna is traditionally known as the youngest brother of Rāma (in the Rāmāyaṇa tradition). Here, the verse depicts a ceremonial approach to his presence.
It evokes a royal or festive procession: many maidens richly ornamented, riding elephants, being directed to appear before a king or prince (Śatrughna).
The emphasis is on courtly splendor and formal honor—using imagery of ornaments and elephant mounts to convey prestige and ceremonial grandeur.