Shloka 14
The Vision of Rāma’s Royal Capital
and the Meeting at Nandigrāma
तं दृष्ट्वा भरतः शीघ्रं प्रत्युत्थाय कृतांजलि । स्वागतं चेति होवाच रामस्य कुशलं वद
taṃ dṛṣṭvā bharataḥ śīghraṃ pratyutthāya kṛtāṃjali | svāgataṃ ceti hovāca rāmasya kuśalaṃ vada
Als er ihn erblickte, erhob sich Bharata sogleich, faltete ehrfürchtig die Hände und sprach: „Sei willkommen. Sage mir: Wie ergeht es Rāma?“
Narrator (describing Bharata’s actions and words)
Concept: True devotion expresses itself through humility, hospitality, and heartfelt inquiry about the beloved Lord’s welfare.
Application: Greet elders/guests with respect; let speech be gentle and welfare-oriented; make ‘welcome’ a spiritual practice.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Bharata springs up from his seat the instant he beholds the visitor, palms joined, eyes bright with restrained longing. The hall seems to soften—pillars, banners, and lamps framing a single gesture of welcome as he asks after Rāma’s well-being.","primary_figures":["Bharata","Messenger/visitor (Hanumān or Dharma-figure depending on narrative continuity)","Court attendants"],"setting":"Royal audience hall with carved pillars, silk banners, and a doorway opening to a sunlit courtyard","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["vermillion","antique gold","pearl white","deep teal","rose pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Bharata rising with añjali in a jeweled sabhā, saying ‘svāgatam’; ornate gold leaf architecture, rich vermillion drapery, emerald accents, gem-studded crown and armlets, stylized lotus borders, devotional facial serenity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Bharata in delicate profile standing with folded hands, the messenger at the threshold; lyrical naturalism, soft dawn light, cool shadows, patterned textiles, distant garden trees and a pale sky beyond the palace arch.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bharata with pronounced expressive eyes and folded hands, messenger facing him; bold outlines, flat yet vibrant pigments, lamp-lit interior with stylized pillars, red/yellow/green dominance and rhythmic border motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical palace scene with Bharata centered in añjali, floral borders of lotuses and creepers, peacocks near the doorway, deep blue ground with gold highlights, devotional textile ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["anklet chimes","soft mridangam pulse","palace ambience","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कृतांजलि = कृत + अञ्जलि (आगम/अनुस्वार-रूप). चेति = च + इति (इ-आदि सन्धि).
FAQs
It highlights maryādā (proper conduct) and humility—Bharata rises promptly, offers añjali (folded hands), and inquires first about Rama’s welfare.
‘Kṛtāñjali’ indicates a respectful gesture of greeting and reverence (hands joined), commonly used for elders, revered persons, or honored guests.
It shows Bharata’s priority of concern—placing Rama’s well-being above all else—reflecting loyalty, affection, and dharmic etiquette in conversation.