Shloka 34
Instruction on All Dharma
in the context of Rāma’s Aśvamedha
तान्सर्वान्पूजयामास रघुराजो महामनाः । प्रत्युत्थानाभिवादाभ्यामर्घ्यविष्टरकादिभिः
tānsarvānpūjayāmāsa raghurājo mahāmanāḥ | pratyutthānābhivādābhyāmarghyaviṣṭarakādibhiḥ
Der großgesinnte König Raghu erwies ihnen allen Ehre: Er erhob sich zum Empfang, brachte ehrerbietige Grüße dar und reichte Arghya, einen Sitz und weitere rituelle Dienste.
Narrator (context not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Atithi-pūjā and honoring the holy are royal dharma; humility before sages is true greatness.
Application: Practice respectful reception—stand up, greet, offer water/seat/attention—to elders, guests, and teachers.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a spacious royal hall scented with sandalwood, King Raghu rises from his throne the moment the sages enter, palms joined, eyes lowered in reverence. Attendants bring arghya vessels, water for washing, and finely woven seats, while the sages—calm as mountains—accept the welcome with quiet blessing.","primary_figures":["King Raghu","assembled rishis","royal attendants"],"setting":"royal sabhā adjoining a yajña pavilion, with carved pillars, kusa mats, and ritual trays","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["royal maroon","burnished gold","ivory white","forest green","copper bronze"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: King Raghu rising in añjali before seated sages; gold leaf on throne, pillars, and arghya vessels; rich reds and greens; gem-studded ornaments on the king; traditional South Indian compositional symmetry with ornate borders and haloed sages.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court interior with delicate textiles and soft architectural lines; Raghu shown mid-rise with folded hands; sages on simple kusa seats; cool, balanced palette with lyrical detailing of vessels and gestures; subtle expressions of humility and blessing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Raghu with bold outlines and expressive eyes, standing before a row of sages; warm reds/yellows dominate, green accents in drapery; stylized pillars and lamps; ceremonial trays rendered with rhythmic ornamentation.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: courtly hospitality scene framed by lotus and floral borders; repeated motifs of arghya pots and lamps; deep blue background with gold highlights; peacocks perched on pillars; devotional emphasis on seva and auspicious welcome."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft bells","footsteps on stone","water poured into arghya vessel","low court hush","conch in distance"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तान्सर्वान् = तान् + सर्वान्; रघुराजो = रघुराजः; प्रत्युत्थानाभिवादाभ्याम् = प्रत्युत्थान + अभिवादाभ्याम् (द्विवचन-तृतीया); अर्घ्यविष्टरकादिभिः = अर्घ्य + विष्टरक + आदिभिः
FAQs
It highlights atithi-satkāra (honoring guests) as a mark of dharma and noble kingship—welcoming visitors through respectful gestures and proper offerings.
Arghya is a respectful offering (often water and related items) given to an honored guest; viṣṭaraka refers to providing a seat or proper place to sit—both are standard elements of formal hospitality.
Rising to greet signifies humility and honor toward the guest; it is a visible ethical practice showing respect, especially expected in rājadhrama and household conduct.