Shloka 31
The Yayāti Episode
with the Glory of Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha
यदुं क्रुद्धो महाराजः शशाप द्विजनंदन । राज्यार्हो न च ते वंशः कदाचिद्वै भविष्यति
yaduṃ kruddho mahārājaḥ śaśāpa dvijanaṃdana | rājyārho na ca te vaṃśaḥ kadācidvai bhaviṣyati
O Wonne der Zweimalgeborenen, der große König verfluchte, vom Zorn ergriffen, Yadu: „Weder du noch dein Geschlecht werdet jemals würdig sein, ein Reich zu regieren.“
Narrator (contextual; the verse reports a curse pronounced by a great king upon Yadu)
Concept: Disobedience and lack of restraint can trigger authoritative curse; adharmic disposition disqualifies one from rulership.
Application: Guard speech and temper, especially in positions of authority; recognize that punitive words can shape lives and lineages.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The great king rises in anger, arm extended as if the very air becomes a weapon; the curse leaves his mouth like a dark, curling ribbon of fate. Yadu stands stunned, the court’s lamps flickering as if dharma itself trembles at the pronouncement.","primary_figures":["the great king","Yadu","brahmin witness (dvija-nandana addressed)","court assembly"],"setting":"royal sabhā with a raised dais, ceremonial parasol, and a sacred fire brazier suggesting juridical sanctity","lighting_mood":"thunderous chiaroscuro","color_palette":["obsidian black","blood crimson","molten gold","ashen gray","royal purple"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the king in fierce stance with gold leaf radiating behind him like a blazing aureole, curse moment frozen—Yadu below with shocked expression, courtiers recoiling, heavy reds and purples, ornate throne arch and jewelry rendered with embossed gold and gem-like highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: dramatic yet controlled—king’s wrath conveyed through sharp gesture and narrowed eyes, Yadu’s stillness contrasting, cool background with stormy wash, delicate architectural framing, psychological intensity emphasized over spectacle.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and stylized fury, the king’s eyes enlarged and intense, dynamic arm gesture, symmetrical court figures, red-yellow-green palette with dark accents, mural-like narrative clarity of curse as a visible force.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a theatrical panel with ornate borders, swirling dark motif representing the curse, lotus patterns disrupted near Yadu’s feet, deep blue-black ground with gold filigree, peacocks startled at corners to heighten omen."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["sudden silence","single conch blast","low thunder roll","metallic throne creak"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: द्विजनंदन = द्विजनन्दन; राज्यार्हो = राज्यार्हः (visarga sandhi); कदाचिद्वै = कदाचित् + वै.
FAQs
It records a royal curse upon Yadu declaring that neither he nor his descendants will be eligible for kingship, highlighting how anger and conflict can shape dynastic fate in Purāṇic narratives.
“Dvijanandana” means “delight of the twice-born” and typically addresses a brahmin interlocutor (a learned listener) within the ongoing dialogue frame, even though the specific individual is not named in this single verse.
The verse underscores the destructive power of anger and harsh speech: a curse uttered in wrath can have far-reaching consequences, so restraint and adherence to dharma are repeatedly emphasized in Purāṇic ethics.