Shloka 25
The Origin of the Lauhitya River
and the King of Tīrthas
अथायातो मुनिर्गेहं शुक्रं पीठे ददर्श ह । तमपृच्छद्वरारोहां कश्चाप्यत्रागतः पुमान्
athāyāto munirgehaṃ śukraṃ pīṭhe dadarśa ha | tamapṛcchadvarārohāṃ kaścāpyatrāgataḥ pumān
Dann kam der Weise zum Haus und sah Śukra auf einem Thron sitzen. Er fragte die edle Frau: „Welcher Mann ist hierher gekommen?“
Narrator (third-person narration within the Purāṇic dialogue)
Concept: Discernment begins with inquiry; even in sacred matters one asks, verifies, and proceeds with clarity.
Application: When something unusual occurs, ask calmly and directly before reacting; clarity protects dharma.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sage steps across the threshold of a quiet house and beholds Śukra seated on a raised throne, radiant yet composed. A noble lady stands nearby, veiled and dignified, as the sage’s questioning gaze turns the domestic room into a momentary celestial court.","primary_figures":["a twice-born sage","Śukra (Śukrācārya)","a noble lady (varārohā)"],"setting":"interior of a refined household hall with a small dais-like throne, ritual vessels, and a doorway framing the arriving sage","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["saffron ochre","deep indigo","burnished gold","ivory white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a sage entering a household hall, Śukra seated on a small throne with gold-leaf halo, the noble lady standing with folded hands; rich reds and greens, ornate pillars, gem-studded ornaments, thick gold outlines, traditional South Indian iconography, intricate floor patterns and brass lamps.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate indoor scene with delicate brushwork; the sage at the doorway, Śukra on a low throne, the lady in modest attire; cool muted palette with lyrical detailing, refined faces, patterned textiles, a hint of garden beyond the doorway.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; Śukra with stylized crown and halo seated on a throne, the sage in ochre robes entering, the lady in graceful stance; temple-wall aesthetic with red/yellow/green dominance and large expressive eyes.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: courtly interior framed by lotus borders; Śukra enthroned with decorative floral motifs, the sage approaching; deep blues and gold accents, intricate borders, stylized lamps and auspicious symbols, subtle lotus patterns on textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","footsteps on stone","low drone (tanpura)","brief silence after the question"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अथायातो = अथ + आयातः; मुनिर्गेहं = मुनिः + गेहम्; तमपृच्छत् = तम् + अपृच्छत्; अपृच्छद्वरारोहां = अपृच्छत् + वरारोहाम् (त् + व → द् + व); कश्चाप्यत्रागतः = कः + च + अपि + अत्र + आगतः; (अर्थतः) 'कः च अपि' = 'some man/anyone'।
FAQs
Śukra refers to Śukrācārya, a revered sage and teacher figure in Purāṇic literature, here described as seated on a pīṭha (throne/seat).
A sage arrives at a house, sees Śukra seated, and questions a noble lady about which man has come there.
It highlights attentive inquiry and situational awareness in a household setting—asking respectfully to understand who has arrived before acting further.