Shloka 9
Counsel to Sunīthā in the Vena Narrative: Boon for a Righteous Son and the Seed–Fruit Law of Karma
एतत्ते सर्वमाख्यातं तथाहं पृच्छिता त्वया । अयं भर्ता भवत्यर्हो भवेदेव न संशयः
etatte sarvamākhyātaṃ tathāhaṃ pṛcchitā tvayā | ayaṃ bhartā bhavatyarho bhavedeva na saṃśayaḥ
So habe ich dir alles dargelegt, wie du mich gefragt hast. Dieser Mann ist wahrlich würdig, dein Gatte zu sein; daran besteht kein Zweifel.
Unspecified (contextual speaker not provided in the input excerpt)
Concept: Doubt is resolved through truthful counsel; marriage is validated by worthiness (arhatā) and dharmic suitability, not impulse alone.
Application: When making life commitments, seek clear counsel and evidence of character; once dharmically assured, act without wavering.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A counselor finishes speaking, palms open in a gesture of completion, while the maiden listens with relief and steadiness. The prospective husband stands composed, embodying ‘arha’—worthiness—while the atmosphere settles into calm certainty.","primary_figures":["the counselor/elder (speaker)","the maiden (listener)","the worthy man (prospective husband)"],"setting":"A quiet veranda or hermitage hall with simple ritual items—water pot, flower tray, and a hanging garland—suggesting readiness for auspicious transition.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["warm gold","cream","terracotta","olive green","midnight blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: elder seated on a low seat concluding counsel, maiden respectfully listening, worthy man standing with calm dignity; gold leaf halo accents and ornate border; rich terracotta background, gem-like ornament details, auspicious garland motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene closure scene with refined faces; soft dawn light on a veranda, minimal props; the maiden’s expression shifts from uncertainty to calm; delicate brushwork and gentle color washes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, symmetrical composition; elder’s open-palmed concluding gesture; the maiden and man in composed stances; warm yellow and red fields with green accents, temple-wall aesthetic of resolution.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative border of lotuses and vines framing a calm domestic scene; central triad of figures; subtle motifs of auspiciousness (kalasha, garlands) integrated into the textile pattern; deep blue and gold highlights."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["silence between phrases","soft temple bell","gentle breeze","tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: etatte → etat te; sarvamākhyātaṃ → sarvam ākhyātam; tathāhaṃ → tathā aham; bhavatyarho → bhavati arhaḥ; bhavedeva → bhavet eva.
FAQs
It conveys closure to an explanation and gives firm assurance that the man in question is fit to be accepted as a husband.
Yes—decisions like marriage are framed as matters of worthiness (arhatā) and are affirmed after inquiry and counsel, reflecting deliberation and ethical assurance.
The excerpt alone does not identify the speaker; determining it reliably requires the surrounding verses of Bhūmi-khaṇḍa, Adhyāya 35.