Shloka 8
The Sin of Breaking Households: Citrā’s Past Karma and the Remedy of Hari’s Name and Meditation
स तां त्यक्त्वा महाप्राज्ञ उपयेमे महामतिः । अन्य वैश्यस्य वै कन्यां तया सह प्रवर्तते
sa tāṃ tyaktvā mahāprājña upayeme mahāmatiḥ | anya vaiśyasya vai kanyāṃ tayā saha pravartate
Nachdem er sie verlassen hatte, nahm der überaus weise und hochverständige Mann die Tochter eines anderen Kaufmanns zur Frau und führte sein Leben mit ihr fort.
Narrator (contextual; specific speaker not determinable from this single verse alone)
Concept: Viveka (discernment) and tyāga (renunciation of harmful association) restore dharmic life; choosing a partner aligned with sadācāra supports righteous householding.
Application: Set boundaries with toxic relationships; rebuild life on shared values; prioritize character over charm; create a home routine of worship, truthful livelihood, and service.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A wise merchant-noble turns away from a darkened threshold and steps toward a new home where auspicious lamps glow. A modest wedding scene unfolds—garlands, sacred fire, and calm faces—signaling a return to dharma after severing a corrosive bond.","primary_figures":["the wise man (mahāprājña)","new merchant’s daughter (vaiśya-kanyā)","family elders","priest at sacred fire"],"setting":"courtyard wedding with yajña-kuṇḍa, mango-leaf torana, vessels of water, and a quiet domestic shrine in the background","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["saffron","lotus pink","pearl white","emerald green","smokeless fire-orange"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: auspicious marriage tableau with gold-leaf flames of the sacred fire, richly patterned silk garments, ornate jewelry, symmetrical composition; background shrine with Viṣṇu icon subtly present; deep reds and greens with gilded borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate courtyard wedding with delicate brushwork; soft pastel architecture, refined faces, gentle gestures around the fire; flowering trees and distant hills; emphasis on serenity and moral renewal.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; central sacred fire, couple in traditional posture, elders blessing; warm yellow and red palette with green foliage; stylized eyes and temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: auspicious domestic scene framed by lotus vines; symmetrical garland patterns; peacocks at corners; deep blue background with gold highlights; subtle Vaishnava motifs (conch, discus) in borders."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch in distance","wedding drums muted","crackling sacred fire","mantra murmurs","anklet bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: स ताम् → सः ताम् (visarga restoration); अन्य वैश्यस्य → अन्याम् वैश्यस्य (gender/case agreement with कन्याम्).
FAQs
A man leaves his former partner and enters a new marriage with another vaiśya’s daughter, thereafter continuing his life with her.
No. This verse is primarily narrative; ethical evaluation depends on the surrounding story and dharma-context in the adjoining verses.
Because the verse contains no explicit speech markers (e.g., ‘uvāca’) or named interlocutors; the speaker can only be confirmed by consulting the broader passage of Adhyaya 86.