Shloka 26
Origin of the Lunar Dynasty: Soma’s Rise, the Tārā Abduction War, Budha–Purūravas Genealogy, and Kārtavīrya Arjuna
चिरं विहृत्याथ जगाम तारां विधुर्गृहीत्वा स्वगृहं ततोपि । न तृप्तिरासीत्स्वगृहेपि तस्य तारानुरक्तस्य सुखागमेषु
ciraṃ vihṛtyātha jagāma tārāṃ vidhurgṛhītvā svagṛhaṃ tatopi | na tṛptirāsītsvagṛhepi tasya tārānuraktasya sukhāgameṣu
Nachdem der Mond lange gespielt hatte, nahm er Tārā und ging in sein eigenes Haus. Doch selbst da fand er keine Befriedigung, so tief war er Tārā verhaftet in der Jagd nach Genüssen.
Narrator (Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not indicated in the provided verse alone)
Concept: Sense-pleasure and possession do not yield contentment; attachment breeds perpetual dissatisfaction even amid abundance.
Application: Notice craving’s ‘never enough’ pattern; practice moderation, devotional routines, and mindful substitution—turn longing into prayer, service, and disciplined living.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside Soma’s opulent lunar palace—silver pillars, pearl curtains, and a terrace opening to starfields—Soma sits with Tārā, yet his face shows a subtle emptiness. Pleasure surrounds them like perfume, but the heart remains restless; the moonlight itself seems thin, unable to fill the craving it illuminates.","primary_figures":["Soma (Chandra)","Tārā"],"setting":"A celestial palace with moonstone floors, lotus-carved columns, starry sky beyond arched windows; attendants distant and subdued to emphasize inner isolation.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["opal white","cool silver","deep indigo","pearl gray","soft lavender"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Soma in a moon-palace with embossed gold leaf on architectural borders; silver-white throne, gem-studded ornaments; Tārā beside him with floral jewelry; despite splendor, Soma’s expression is restless; rich maroon accents and gilded halos.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet interior scene with refined emotion—Soma gazing away from Tārā toward the night sky; delicate palace details, cool palette, subtle shading to convey dissatisfaction; stars rendered as fine dots, drapery flowing softly.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal palace tableau with bold outlines; Soma’s crescent crown and halo prominent; cool-toned background adapted into mural pigments; expressive eyes conveying unease; symmetrical pillars and lotus motifs framing the couple.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: moon-palace framed by ornate lotus borders; deep blue textile ground with gold star motifs; Soma centered with moon-disc aura, Tārā beside; decorative abundance contrasted with a contemplative, slightly averted gaze to signal inner lack."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft tanpura drone","distant wind","faint chime","expansive silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ततोपि = ततः + अपि; तृप्तिरासीत् = तृप्तिः + आसीत्; स्वगृहेपि = स्वगृहे + अपि; तारानुरक्तस्य = तारा + अनुरक्तस्य; सुखागमेषु = सुख + आगमेषु
FAQs
It portrays how strong attachment (anurāga) can destroy contentment: even after returning home, the mind remains unsatisfied when it is fixated on pleasure.
Vidhū is a common epithet of Chandra (the Moon). Tārā is the named female figure taken by him; the verse highlights his infatuation with her.
In this line the emphasis is ethical-psychological: it illustrates the unrest produced by sensual attachment, a recurring Purāṇic theme used to support dharma and self-restraint.