Shloka 80
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
अस्याश्चांते प्रवर्तामि स्नेहात्स्निग्धास्मि सर्वदा । एतत्ते सर्वमाख्यातमस्याश्चात्मन एव ते
asyāścāṃte pravartāmi snehātsnigdhāsmi sarvadā | etatte sarvamākhyātamasyāścātmana eva te
Aus Zuneigung bleibe ich ihr bis zum Ende ergeben; stets bin ich ihr in sanfter Verbundenheit zugetan. Nun habe ich dir alles kundgetan—ja, alles, was zu ihrem eigenen Wesen gehört.
Unspecified (context needed to identify the dialogue speaker reliably)
Concept: Constancy in affection—remaining devoted ‘to the end’—is presented as a noble ideal; truthful self-disclosure completes relationship and narrative alike.
Application: Be steady in care, and communicate fully and honestly when guidance is sought; devotion is proven by endurance, not intensity alone.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devoted companion stands beside her beloved friend, hands folded in a gesture of sincerity, as if making a final vow of steadfastness. The king listens attentively while the speaker’s face shows gentle resolve—an intimate moment where loyalty is declared and the story’s inner truth is laid bare.","primary_figures":["Devoted speaker (female companion)","Her beloved (Aśrubindumatī or the lotus-born woman, context-dependent)","King (rājan)"],"setting":"Quiet pavilion near a grove or riverbank, with simple cushions, garlands, and a small lamp—suggesting a confidential disclosure within a sacred narrative space.","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["silver blue","soft amber","jasmine white","emerald green","rose madder"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: intimate vow scene with two women close together, gold-leaf halo accents and embossed jewelry; king seated to the side receiving the account; rich textiles in red/green with gem highlights, ornate border, lamp rendered with gold shimmer, expressions calm and devoted.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: moonlit pavilion with delicate shading, soft silver sky, refined figures; the speaker in gentle añjali posture, the listener-king attentive; lyrical trees and a faint river line, understated elegance and emotional subtlety.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized moon disc, rhythmic foliage; figures with large eyes and composed gestures, warm amber lamp glow against cool blue background, decorative borders with floral motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central vignette framed by lotus vines and hanging bells; deep blue night ground with gold dots, peacocks perched on borders; the vow scene rendered symmetrically with ornate textiles and floral filigree, devotional calm."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["night insects","soft lamp crackle (implied)","distant water","brief silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: asyāścāṃte = asyāḥ + ca + ante; snehātsnigdhāsmi = snehāt + snigdhā + asmi; etatte = etat + te; sarvamākhyātam = sarvam + ākhyātam; asyāścātmanaḥ = asyāḥ + ca + ātmanaḥ
FAQs
It conveys steadfast affection—an enduring, tender attachment that persists “until the end,” culminating in complete disclosure of what is essential.
Yes in sentiment: it highlights constancy, tenderness, and wholehearted commitment—qualities often praised in devotional (bhakti) relationships, even if the immediate context may be interpersonal.
The verse models sincerity and responsibility in speech: when moved by genuine care, one remains faithful and communicates fully and transparently rather than withholding what is important.