Shloka 13
The Supremacy of Food-Charity and the Rāma–Śambūka Episode
Child Revived through Rājadharma
प्राप्तास्ते तु महात्मानो राघवस्य निवेशनम् । प्रतीहारस्ततो राममगस्त्यवचनाद्द्रुतम्
prāptāste tu mahātmāno rāghavasya niveśanam | pratīhārastato rāmamagastyavacanāddrutam
So gelangten jene Großherzigen zur Wohnstatt Rāghavas. Daraufhin meldete der Türhüter, auf Agastyas Geheiß, Rāma unverzüglich.
Narrator (Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue-pair not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: Honor to sages and prompt hospitality are essential marks of righteous rule; saintly arrival is a spiritual opportunity that should not be delayed.
Application: Respond quickly and respectfully when wise or virtuous people seek audience; cultivate readiness to serve rather than making others wait.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A line of mahātmā sages arrives at the palace gates—matted hair, bark garments, and calm eyes—contrasting with the polished stone and carved pillars of the royal residence. The doorkeeper, alerted by Agastya’s word, turns and hurries inward, the moment charged with respectful urgency as forest austerity meets royal order.","primary_figures":["approaching sages","doorkeeper (pratīhāra)","Rāma (off-scene, implied)","Agastya (as guiding authority, implied)"],"setting":"Palace gateway with carved arch, guards at a distance, sages on a path lined with flowering trees","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sandstone beige","bark-brown","jasmine white","leaf green","lapis blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: palace gateway scene with sages approaching in austere attire, doorkeeper in ornate court dress rushing to announce, gold-leaf highlights on pillars and halos, rich reds and greens in textiles, intricate border patterns, traditional South Indian architectural motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant palace entrance with delicate floral trees, sages in simple garments, doorkeeper mid-stride, cool pastel palette with fine linework, refined faces, gentle narrative motion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: rhythmic procession of sages with bold outlines, stylized palace arch, doorkeeper in dynamic pose, warm earthy pigments, temple-wall aesthetic, decorative bands framing the scene.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: gateway framed by lotus and creeper borders, sages as symmetrical procession, doorkeeper as central moving figure, deep blue ground with gold accents, peacocks perched on the border, intricate floral detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["footsteps on stone","rustle of robes","distant palace bell","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्राप्तास्ते = प्राप्ताः ते; प्रतीहारस्ततः = प्रतीहारः ततः; राममगस्त्यवचनाद्द्रुतम् = रामम् अगस्त्यवचनात् द्रुतम्.
FAQs
It depicts the arrival of revered sages at Rāma’s residence and the immediate courtly protocol: the doorkeeper promptly informs Rāma, following Agastya’s directive.
It highlights orderly hospitality and respect—honoring sages through proper reception and swift communication, guided by an elder authority (Agastya).
Not directly; it is primarily narrative. Indirectly, it frames a dharmic setting where revered figures (sages and Agastya) guide Rāma’s actions, preparing for subsequent instruction or dialogue.