Shloka 12
The Supremacy of Food-Charity and the Rāma–Śambūka Episode
Child Revived through Rājadharma
देवकार्यं कृतं तेन लंकायां रावणो हतः । पृथिवीं राज्यसंस्थस्य ऋषयोऽभ्यागता गृहे
devakāryaṃ kṛtaṃ tena laṃkāyāṃ rāvaṇo hataḥ | pṛthivīṃ rājyasaṃsthasya ṛṣayo'bhyāgatā gṛhe
Durch ihn wurde das Werk der Devas vollbracht: In Laṅkā wurde Rāvaṇa erschlagen. Und als er fest in der Herrschaft über die Erde gegründet war, kamen die ṛṣis in sein Haus.
Narrator (Purāṇic narrator continuing the account; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: The Lord’s avatāra acts to restore cosmic balance; righteous sovereignty invites the blessings and counsel of sages.
Application: Treat power/responsibility as service; after achieving success, seek counsel from the wise rather than indulging in pride.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A panoramic aftermath of victory: Laṅkā’s golden ramparts stand under a clearing sky as the shadow of Rāvaṇa’s tyranny lifts. In Ayodhyā (or a royal capital), Rāma sits firmly established on the throne, while a procession of sages approaches his palace—quiet, austere figures carrying kamaṇḍalus and staffs, bringing the fragrance of tapas into the court.","primary_figures":["Rāma","Rāvaṇa (fallen, implied)","approaching sages"],"setting":"Split-scene epic tableau: distant Laṅkā battlefield fading into a serene royal court where sages arrive","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["burnished gold","storm-cleared blue","ash white","emerald green","crimson"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: epic tableau with Rāma enthroned in regal posture, gold-leaf crown and halo, ornate palace pillars, sages approaching with kamaṇḍalus, distant inset of Laṅkā with subdued battlefield tones, rich reds/greens, heavy gold embossing, gem-like ornament details.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: narrative two-register composition—upper register shows Laṅkā and the end of battle, lower register shows Rāma’s calm court with sages arriving; delicate lines, cool blues and soft golds, refined expressions, lyrical architecture and trees.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Rāma seated with bold outlines and serene eyes, sages in rhythmic procession, stylized palace and cloud motifs, warm red-yellow-green palette, symbolic depiction of Laṅkā in a corner medallion.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central enthroned Rāma framed by lotus borders, sages approaching from both sides, ornate floral creepers and peacocks, deep blue background with gold highlights, small narrative medallion of Laṅkā at top, intricate textile-like patterning."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple drums (soft)","courtly silence","distant wind after storm"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ऋषयोऽभ्यागता = ऋषयः अभ्यागताः.
FAQs
The verse refers to the hero who fulfilled the gods’ mission by killing Rāvaṇa in Laṅkā—contextually, this points to Rāma (or the divinely empowered protagonist) as known from the Rāmāyaṇa narrative.
“Devakārya” means “the gods’ task/mission,” indicating a cosmic purpose behind the event—Rāvaṇa’s death is framed not merely as political victory but as restoration of divine order (dharma).
It implies that stable, righteous governance attracts spiritual counsel: when a ruler is firmly established in rightful sovereignty, sages approach to guide, bless, or confer legitimacy grounded in dharma.