Shloka 61
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
ततो मयोत्क्षिप्तशरो मरुदेशे ह्यपाकृतः । ततस्समुद्रराजेन भृशं विनयशालिना
tato mayotkṣiptaśaro marudeśe hyapākṛtaḥ | tatassamudrarājena bhṛśaṃ vinayaśālinā
Darauf wurde der Pfeil, den ich abgeschossen hatte, in der Wüstengegend abgelenkt. Danach wurde er vom König des Ozeans—überaus demütig und von edler Sitte—zurückgewiesen.
Narrative voice (speaker not explicit in the provided single verse excerpt)
Concept: Power is perfected by humility and right response; even vast forces yield to dharma when approached with rightful resolve.
Application: When obstacles arise, combine firmness with discernment; accept de-escalation when it serves the higher aim rather than ego.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vast wind-swept desert meets the distant roar of the ocean; an arrow’s fiery trajectory is mystically checked, as if the elements themselves refuse needless destruction. From the heaving waters rises the Ocean-king, palms joined, crowned with sea-gems, his face calm with humility before the dharmic hero’s resolve.","primary_figures":["Rāma","Samudrarāja (Ocean-king)","Lakṣmaṇa (optional, observing)"],"setting":"Desert edge near a storming shoreline; dunes, salt-spray, and a horizon where sea and sky merge.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","sandstone ochre","pearl white","coral red","golden amber"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma standing in heroic tribhaṅga with bow drawn, the halted arrow rendered as a glowing streak; Samudrarāja emerging from stylized waves with gold-leaf highlights, gem-studded crown and ornaments, rich vermilion and emerald textiles, ornate arch-like frame, heavy gold leaf on the ocean crests and Rāma’s halo.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical shoreline with delicate dunes and a cool blue sea, fine brushwork on foam and clouds; Rāma’s calm yet firm expression, Samudrarāja rising with folded hands, subtle gradients in sky, refined facial features, minimal but poetic detailing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, flat yet vibrant natural pigments; Rāma with large expressive eyes and green-blue complexion, Samudrarāja in stylized wave-throne, red-yellow-green palette, temple-wall composition with ornamental borders and lotus motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ocean rendered as patterned indigo waves with gold dots; central Rāma figure with ornate halo, surrounding lotus and conch motifs, peacocks at the border, intricate floral frame, deep blues and gold emphasizing the sacred crossing theme."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["distant surf","conch shell","wind over dunes","temple bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मयोत्क्षिप्तशरो = मया + उत्क्षिप्तः + शरः (तृतीया-तत्पुरुष). ह्यपाकृतः = हि + अपाकृतः. ततस्समुद्रराजेन = ततः + समुद्रराजेन (विसर्ग-सन्धि).
FAQs
It uses the term maru-deśa (“desert land”), reflecting the Purāṇic habit of locating events across recognizable geographic zones; in this single verse, however, no specific tīrtha is named.
Direct bhakti practice is not foregrounded here; the emphasis is on vinaya (humility/courtesy), a foundational devotional virtue often praised across Purāṇic literature.
The verse highlights restraint and humility: even in the context of conflict (an arrow being launched), the idealized figure (the Ocean-king) is characterized by vinaya, suggesting that power should be accompanied by courtesy.