Shloka 46
Genealogy of the Ancestors (Pitṛs) and the Procedure of Śrāddha
एतेषां मानसी कन्या यशोदा नाम विश्रुता । पत्नी यांशुमतः श्रेष्ठा स्नुषा पंचजनस्य च
eteṣāṃ mānasī kanyā yaśodā nāma viśrutā | patnī yāṃśumataḥ śreṣṭhā snuṣā paṃcajanasya ca
Unter ihnen war eine geistgeborene Tochter, berühmt unter dem Namen Yaśodā—eine vortreffliche Gattin des Yāṃśumat und zugleich Schwiegertochter des Pañcajana.
Narratorial voice (Purāṇic narrator continuing a genealogical account; specific dialogue-pair not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: Lineage and rightful relationships (wife, daughter-in-law) are presented as stabilizing nodes in cosmic society; renown (yaśas) is tied to dharmic placement and virtue.
Application: Honor family responsibilities with dignity; see relationships as opportunities for steadiness, service, and reputation built through virtue rather than display.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm celestial genealogy scene: Yaśodā, mind-born and radiant, is shown in a dignified marriage tableau with Yāṃśumat, while elders of the line—Pañcajana’s household—stand as witnesses. The composition emphasizes continuity, auspicious domestic order, and the quiet glow of renown.","primary_figures":["Yaśodā (mānasa-kanyā)","Yāṃśumat","Pañcajana (as elder/householder figure)"],"setting":"A celestial household pavilion with lotus-carved pillars, auspicious kalasha pots, and garlands; subtle starry backdrop.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm gold","ivory","vermilion","leaf green","midnight blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: auspicious marriage/household scene with Yaśodā and Yāṃśumat seated under an ornate arch; Pañcajana as elder blessing them; heavy gold leaf on halos, jewelry, and pillar borders; rich reds and greens, symmetrical iconographic layout.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate pavilion scene with delicate textiles and floral garlands; Yaśodā portrayed with refined features and gentle posture; elders in soft focus; cool, lyrical palette with fine linework and subtle shading.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and patterned costumes; frontal ceremonial composition; lamp-lit ambiance suggested by warm yellows and reds; decorative border like a temple wall panel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: domestic-celestial pavilion framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; figures arranged symmetrically; deep blue background with gold highlights, textile-like ornamentation emphasizing auspiciousness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft bells","low mridangam pulse","murmured blessings","gentle wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एतेषां = एतेषाम् (अनुस्वार-लिप्यन्तरभेदः); यांशुमतः = यांशुमतः (नाम-रूपम्; दीर्घानुस्वार-लिप्यन्तरभेदः)
FAQs
This verse identifies Yaśodā as a renowned, mind-born (mānasī) daughter within a genealogical narration, and states her marital and family relations: she is the wife of Yāṃśumat and the daughter-in-law of Pañcajana.
Mānasī kanyā means a “mind-born daughter,” i.e., one said to be produced mentally rather than through physical birth—common Purāṇic language for extraordinary origins in early creation-era genealogies.
The verse primarily serves a genealogical function—preserving lineage memory and social relations (wife/daughter-in-law). Its broader theme is the Purāṇic emphasis on continuity of dharmic family lines within creation narratives.