Shloka 98
Narmadā
Revā) Tīrtha Greatness: The Gandharva Maidens’ Curse Narrative (Acchodā Episode Begins
भुजौ जगृहतुस्तस्य सुशीला सुस्वरा तथा । आलिलिंग सुतारा च वक्त्रं चुंबति चंद्रिका
bhujau jagṛhatustasya suśīlā susvarā tathā | āliliṃga sutārā ca vaktraṃ cuṃbati caṃdrikā
Suśīlā und Susvarā umklammerten seine Arme; Sutārā umarmte ihn, und Candrikā küsste sein Antlitz.
Narrator (contextual speaker not specified in the given excerpt)
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Sandhi Resolution Notes: No major external sandhi beyond standard word-joining in recitation; names and verbs are taken as separate padas.
FAQs
The verse reads as narrative description; the specific dialogue speaker (e.g., Pulastya to Bhīṣma) is not identifiable from this single excerpt alone.
It depicts four named women physically expressing affection toward a man—clasping his arms, embracing him, and kissing his face.
It is a descriptive narrative passage typical of heavenly (svarga) scenes, emphasizing sensual/romantic imagery rather than doctrinal instruction in this specific line.