Shloka 102
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
पुत्राय दीयतां राजंस्तस्मात्तारुण्यमेव च । प्रगृह्यैव समागच्छ सुंदरत्वेन भूपते
putrāya dīyatāṃ rājaṃstasmāttāruṇyameva ca | pragṛhyaiva samāgaccha suṃdaratvena bhūpate
Darum, o König, übergib deinem Sohn das Reich — und auch die Jugend. Hat er es ergriffen, so kehre sogleich zurück, o Herr der Erde, mit Schönheit begabt.
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Concept: Kingship and even youth are treated as transferable trusts; rightful succession and restraint are framed as dharmic necessities.
Application: Practice timely delegation: pass responsibilities to the next generation, avoid clinging to status, and recognize that vitality and beauty are transient; cultivate inner worth over outer youth.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a jeweled court, an elder king gestures toward the throne while a youthful prince stands poised, receiving not only the crown but a luminous aura symbolizing transferred youth. Courtiers watch in stunned silence as the air shimmers—an ethical miracle wrapped in royal protocol.","primary_figures":["the King (Yayāti)","the son (prince)","a counselor figure (implicit adviser)","courtiers and sages (optional)"],"setting":"Royal sabhā with carved pillars, lion-throne, ceremonial lamps, and a side altar bearing a small Viṣṇu emblem to hint dharmic oversight.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["royal crimson","antique gold","pearl white","sapphire blue","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: coronation-transfer scene in a palace sabhā, gold leaf heavy on the throne and halos, rich reds/greens, gem-studded crown, a visible aura passing from elder king to prince, traditional South Indian ornamental borders and devotional Viṣṇu symbol above.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court scene with delicate textiles, cool architectural tones, expressive faces showing wonder, a subtle translucent aura bridging father and son, distant garden and hills through an archway, soft shading and lyrical detail.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized palace pillars, dramatic central gesture of transfer, symbolic aura rendered as lotus-flame motif, saturated reds/yellows/greens, large serene eyes, temple-wall grandeur.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: throne scene framed by lotus and vine borders, deep blue background with gold motifs, peacocks at corners, a central aura like a lotus mandala between king and prince, intricate floral filigree suggesting ‘yauvana’ as divine energy."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["court drums (mṛdaṅga) softly","conch shell accent","anklet and jewelry chime","hushed crowd ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: राजंस्तस्मात् = राजन् + तस्मात्; प्रगृह्यैव = प्रगृह्य + एव; समागच्छ (no sandhi); सुंदरत्वेन (simple); भूपते (vocative).
FAQs
It advises a king to transfer royal authority to his son and to return having regained youth and beauty—suggesting abdication and renewal rather than clinging to power.
Yes. It reflects rājadharma themes: orderly succession, prioritizing the kingdom’s continuity, and recognizing the proper time to relinquish rule.
The verse highlights detachment from status and timely responsibility: a ruler should act for the welfare of the realm, including stepping aside when appropriate.