Shloka 13
Instruction on All Dharma
in the context of Rāma’s Aśvamedha
इति श्रुत्वा तु तद्वाक्यमगस्त्यः करुणाकरः । उत्तस्थौ वीक्षमाणोऽयं यागार्हान्वाजिनः शुभान्
iti śrutvā tu tadvākyamagastyaḥ karuṇākaraḥ | uttasthau vīkṣamāṇo'yaṃ yāgārhānvājinaḥ śubhān
Als Agastya — ein Ozean des Mitgefühls — diese Worte vernommen hatte, erhob er sich und erblickte, hinschauend, die glückverheißenden, für das Opfer (Yajña) tauglichen Pferde.
Narrator (third-person Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue-speaker not explicit in this verse)
Concept: Compassion and discernment can coexist with ritual exactness: the sage rises to verify what is ‘yāgārha’ (fit for sacrifice), modeling careful stewardship of sacred acts.
Application: Approach important commitments with both kindness and rigor—be compassionate in heart, precise in standards.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Agastya, gentle-eyed and austere, rises from a seated posture as Rāma’s words reach him. He steps forward with measured grace, scanning the horses with a compassionate gaze, as attendants hold the reins and the stable seems to hush in reverence.","primary_figures":["Agastya","Śrī Rāma","royal attendants","sacrificial horses"],"setting":"stable interior with orderly stalls, ritual cloths folded nearby, a small fire-altar hinted in the distance to suggest yajña context","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["ochre","smoke gray","pearl white","indigo","bronze"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Agastya rising with blessing-hand gesture, Rāma beside him, horses adorned with auspicious forehead marks, gold leaf on halos and ornaments, rich maroon-green drapery, ornate stable arches, devotional symmetry and jewel-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate moment of Agastya standing, soft shading on horses, delicate attendants, muted earth tones, lyrical stillness, refined facial expressions conveying compassion and scrutiny.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Agastya in warm ochre with bold outlines, Rāma in blue-green, horses patterned and stylized, strong red-yellow-green palette, temple-wall aesthetic even within a stable setting, sacred calm.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Agastya and Rāma framed by floral borders, horses arranged like a ceremonial garland, lotus motifs and gold accents, emphasis on auspiciousness and sanctity of preparation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft footfalls","low stable murmurs","distant Vedic chant","gentle bell tinkle","breath-like pauses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तद्वाक्यमगस्त्यः = तत् + वाक्यम् + अगस्त्यः; वीक्षमाणोऽयम् = वीक्षमाणः + अयम्; यागार्हान्वाजिनः = यागार्हान् + वाजिनः
FAQs
After hearing a prior statement, the sage Agastya rises and looks upon horses described as auspicious and suitable for sacrificial use.
It indicates horses deemed ritually appropriate for a yajña (sacrifice), suggesting preparation for or involvement in Vedic-style sacrificial proceedings.
It frames Agastya as motivated by compassion, implying that his ensuing actions are guided by mercy and benevolent intent rather than mere ritual formality.