Shloka 55
Śatrughna’s Entry into Ahicchatrā
Temptation of Sumada and the Goddess’s Boon
इत्यादिसर्वमाज्ञाप्य ययौ राजा स्वयं ततः । पुत्रपौत्रमहिष्यादिपरिवारसमावृतः
ityādisarvamājñāpya yayau rājā svayaṃ tataḥ | putrapautramahiṣyādiparivārasamāvṛtaḥ
Having thus issued all the necessary commands, the king then set out in person, surrounded by his retinue—his sons, grandsons, queens, and others.
Narrator (contextual; specific dialogue-speaker not explicit in this verse alone)
Concept: Leadership is not merely command but personal participation—one goes oneself to fulfill duty.
Application: When a task is important, show up personally; let responsibility be visible and shared with one’s community/family.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The palace gates open as the king departs in person, surrounded by sons, grandsons, queens, and a vast retinue. Chariots and elephants align in orderly rows, banners flutter, and the road ahead glows with the promise of a consequential meeting.","primary_figures":["the king","sons","grandsons","queens (mahiṣīs)","guards and attendants"],"setting":"palace gate opening to a broad road with assembled chariots, elephants, and standard-bearers","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["bronze gold","crimson","teal green","cream white","charcoal black"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: grand departure at palace gate, king central with halo-like emphasis of authority, queens in rich saris, sons and grandsons in layered ornaments, gold leaf on gate arch and standards, gem-studded details, saturated reds/greens and ceremonial symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: panoramic departure scene with delicate procession lines, soft dawn sky, refined faces, gentle movement of textiles, architectural gate rendered with fine detail and lyrical spacing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic gate arch, bold outlines of procession figures, rhythmic repetition of attendants, saturated warm palette, temple-mural framing with ornamental borders and stylized vehicles/elephants.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: procession framed by dense floral borders, lotus and creeper motifs, deep blue and gold highlights, patterned banners and textiles, peacocks perched on gate motifs, celebratory yet orderly composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","drums","hoofbeats","elephant bells","gate creak"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ityādisarvamājñāpya = इति + आदि + सर्वम् + आज्ञाप्य. putrapautramahiṣyādiparivārasamāvṛtaḥ: बहुपद-समास; समावृतः = सम्+आ+वृत (क्त).
FAQs
The king, after issuing all required orders, departs personally, accompanied by his family and full entourage.
It portrays the king as hands-on (svayam) and orderly—first ensuring governance through commands, then proceeding with his mission supported by the royal household.
Their mention highlights the completeness of the royal procession and the social reality of a king’s public movement being supported by dynastic heirs and the palace establishment.