Shloka 87
Narrative of King Pṛthu: Chastising and Milking the Earth
नमस्कार्यो महाराजो वृत्तिदाता महीभृताम् । एवं पात्रविशेषाश्च मया ख्याता द्विजोत्तमाः
namaskāryo mahārājo vṛttidātā mahībhṛtām | evaṃ pātraviśeṣāśca mayā khyātā dvijottamāḥ
Der große König —der den Trägern der Erde den Lebensunterhalt gewährt— ist ehrfürchtiger Verneigung würdig. So, o Bester der Zweimalgeborenen, habe ich die besonderen Arten würdiger Empfänger (von Gaben) dargelegt.
Unspecified (narrator speaking to 'dvijottamāḥ')
Concept: Honoring the dharmic king and discerning worthy recipients (pātra) makes dāna spiritually efficacious.
Application: Practice gratitude toward legitimate protectors/providers; give thoughtfully—verify integrity, need, and dharmic use before donating.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solemn court scene where a dharmic king sits beneath a canopy, hands joined in humility as learned brāhmaṇas are honored. A scribe records classifications of worthy recipients for gifts, while offerings—cloth, grain, and cows—are arranged with ritual neatness.","primary_figures":["Dharmic King (rājā)","Brāhmaṇa sages (dvijottamāḥ)","Royal minister/scribe","Attendants with dāna offerings"],"setting":"Royal sabhā with carved pillars, ritual vessels, and orderly stacks of gifts; a subtle Viṣṇu emblem (śaṅkha-cakra) on banners to suggest divine sanction.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep maroon","antique gold","sandalwood beige","emerald green","ivory white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a regal sabhā where a dharmic king offers respectful namaskāra to dvijottamāḥ; gold leaf embellishment on throne, canopy, and jewelry; rich reds and greens; gem-studded ornaments; traditional South Indian iconography with subtle śaṅkha-cakra motifs on textiles; crisp frontal composition and ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined courtly interior with delicate brushwork; the king seated modestly, sages in white with ochre shawls; cool palette with lyrical naturalism; fine facial features; patterned carpets and a distant palace balcony opening to pale hills; emphasis on calm dignity and moral order.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; king and brāhmaṇas in stylized poses; warm red/yellow/green palette; temple-wall aesthetic; large expressive eyes; ornamental arches and lamp stands framing the act of reverent salutation and dāna-pātra teaching.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional court scene reimagined with lotus borders and floral vines; deep blues and gold; cows and attendants bearing gifts at the margins; central panel shows the king honoring sages, with intricate textile patterns and lotus motifs suggesting purity of dāna."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low murmur of court","palm-leaf pages turning","conch shell (distant)","brief silence between pādas"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नमस्कार्यो = नमस्कार्यः (विसर्गलोपः); महाराजो = महाराजः (विसर्गलोपः); पात्रविशेषाश्च = पात्रविशेषाः + च; सर्वैर्नमस्कार्यो इत्यादिवत् विसर्ग-सन्धिः। 'ख्याता' पदं छन्दः/पाठभेदेन 'ख्याताः' इति ग्रहणीयम्।
FAQs
It presents the ideal king as a sustainer—one who provides maintenance and livelihood—thereby making him deserving of respectful salutation within the moral order (rāja-dharma).
It refers to specific categories or qualifications of 'pātra'—worthy recipients—especially in the context of dāna (charitable giving), where the merit of a gift depends on the recipient’s suitability.
It links social reverence with responsibility: those who uphold and sustain others (like an ideal king) merit honor, and gifts should be directed with discernment toward appropriate recipients.