Shloka 17
The Marvel at Ānandakānana: A Lake-Vision and a Karmic Parable
Prabhāsa / Guru-tīrtha Context
तत्समीपे स्थिता चैका नारी दृष्टा वरानना । हेमहारैश्च मुक्तानां वलयैः कंकणैर्युता
tatsamīpe sthitā caikā nārī dṛṣṭā varānanā | hemahāraiśca muktānāṃ valayaiḥ kaṃkaṇairyutā
Cerca de él estaba de pie una sola mujer, de hermoso rostro; se la vio adornada con collares de oro, ornamentos de perlas, y con brazaletes y pulseras.
Unspecified narrator (contextual speaker not provided in the excerpt)
Concept: Auspicious feminine presence beside the divine signals śrī (prosperity, grace) as inseparable from dharma and devotion.
Application: Honor the principle of śrī through cleanliness, generosity, and respectful conduct toward women; in worship, include Śrī with Nārāyaṇa (Śrīman-Nārāyaṇa) and cultivate gratitude for prosperity used in service.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Beside the radiant divine figure stands a single woman with a serene, lovely face, her posture composed and protective. Gold necklaces cascade over her chest, pearls catch the light like dew, and bangles ring softly as she lifts a hand in gentle blessing.","primary_figures":["Auspicious woman (Lakshmi-like or celestial lady)","Divine Purusha (Vishnu-like, nearby)"],"setting":"A palace-sabha or sanctum threshold with lotus-carved pillars and a patterned floor, suggesting proximity to divinity.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["lotus pink","champagne gold","pearl white","turquoise","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Lakshmi-like lady standing near Vishnu, heavy gold-leaf jewelry, pearl strands rendered with raised gesso, rich silk sari in vermillion and green, ornate arch and halo, gem-studded bangles, devotional symmetry and luminous finish.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant woman with refined facial features and delicate jewelry, soft pastel sari, pearl highlights with fine brushwork, palace veranda with slender columns, cool background tones and lyrical intimacy.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized auspicious lady with bold outlines, large expressive eyes, layered necklaces and bangles in yellow-gold tones, red-green costume, temple-wall composition with lotus motifs and rhythmic ornament patterns.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: auspicious feminine figure framed by floral borders and lotus medallions, pearl garlands as repeating motifs, deep blue backdrop with gold accents, symmetrical decorative richness, devotional textile aesthetic."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft anklet/bangle tinkle","tanpura drone","gentle flute","temple bells (distant)","hushed assembly ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तत्समीपे = तत्-समīपे; चैका = च एका; कंकणैर्युता = कङ्कणैः युता
FAQs
The verse gives a visual description of a single beautiful-faced woman standing nearby, ornamented with gold necklaces, pearl ornaments, bangles, and bracelets.
They commonly function as narrative markers of status, auspiciousness, and refined presence—helping the listener immediately recognize the figure as distinguished or significant within the scene.
No. This shloka is descriptive and does not name the speaker or any entities; identification requires the surrounding verses of Adhyaya 93.