Shloka 6
क्षतः किल करे राजन्तस्य शाकरसोऽस्रवत् । स वै शाकरसं दृष्ट्वा हर्षाविष्टो महातपाः
kṣataḥ kila kare rājantasya śākaraso'sravat | sa vai śākarasaṃ dṛṣṭvā harṣāviṣṭo mahātapāḥ
Es heißt, als die Hand des Königs verwundet wurde, floss ein zuckersüßer Saft hervor. Als der große Asket diesen süßen Saft sah, wurde er von Freude erfüllt.
Narrator (contextual speaker not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: The saintly recognize auspicious signs and respond with sattvic joy, reading the world as permeated by divine order.
Application: When unexpected events occur, pause before reacting; seek the higher meaning, consult the wise, and respond with steadiness rather than panic.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A royal court in a luminous celestial pavilion: the king’s palm bears a small wound, yet instead of blood a translucent amber-gold sap beads and glows like nectar. A great ascetic leans forward, eyes bright with recognition, hands lifted in delighted astonishment as attendants and devas watch in hushed wonder.","primary_figures":["King (narādhipa)","Mahātapā muni (great ascetic)","Attendant devas (background)"],"setting":"Heavenly audience hall with lotus-carved pillars, jeweled floor, and drifting garlands; a subtle aura around the king’s hand.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["amber gold","lotus pink","pearl white","sapphire blue","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a celestial court with lotus-pillars and gold-leaf halos; the king seated on a gem-studded throne extends his wounded hand, from which amber nectar-like sap glistens; the ascetic with matted locks and sacred ash smiles in astonished joy; heavy gold leaf embellishment on ornaments, rich reds and greens, traditional South Indian iconography, intricate floral borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate brushwork shows a serene heavenly pavilion; the king’s hand with a tiny wound exudes honey-colored sap; the ascetic’s widened eyes and gentle smile convey wonder; cool blues and soft pinks, lyrical naturalism, refined faces, distant cloud-mountains and floating garlands.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; the king and ascetic in profile with large expressive eyes; glowing amber sap highlighted with ochre and gold tones; temple-wall aesthetic with stylized lotus motifs, red/yellow/green palette, ornate jewelry and patterned textiles.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate lotus borders and floral vines frame a divine court; the king’s palm releases nectar-like drops rendered as tiny golden lotuses; peacocks and celestial attendants flank the scene; deep indigo background with gold detailing, intricate textile patterns and symmetrical composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","gentle drone (tanpura)","distant conch shell","hushed murmurs of a court"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शाकरसः+अस्रवत्→शाकरसोऽस्रवत्
FAQs
It functions as a marvel (adbhuta-lakṣaṇa) indicating an extraordinary nature or destiny connected with the king, prompting the ascetic’s delighted reaction.
“Mahātapāḥ” denotes a great ascetic—someone renowned for intense austerities—who witnesses the event and becomes joyful.
The verse highlights how sages interpret unusual events as meaningful signs, encouraging attentiveness, discernment, and reverence toward the hidden order (dharma) behind appearances.