Shloka 24
The Vena Episode and the Sukalā Narrative: The Speaking Sow, Pulastya’s Curse, and Indra’s Appeal
दुःखं ददे न कस्यापि सुखदो नृषु सर्वदा । गीतेनानेन दिव्येन सर्वास्तुष्यंति देवताः
duḥkhaṃ dade na kasyāpi sukhado nṛṣu sarvadā | gītenānena divyena sarvāstuṣyaṃti devatāḥ
Qu’il ne donne de peine à personne ; parmi les hommes, qu’il soit toujours dispensateur de joie. Par cet hymne divin, toutes les divinités sont satisfaites.
Not specified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses of Bhūmi-khaṇḍa 2.46).
Concept: Do not cause sorrow; be a consistent giver of happiness—devotional song becomes effective when paired with compassionate conduct, pleasing the devas.
Application: Practice ‘no-harm speech’ and daily acts that increase others’ well-being; pair chanting/singing with kindness so devotion does not become performative.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A singer offers a divine hymn while simultaneously serving the community—giving water, consoling the grieving, feeding travelers. Above, subtle celestial figures (devas) appear in a soft halo, indicating their satisfaction not only with the melody but with the compassion behind it.","primary_figures":["devotional singer (gītin)","villagers/travelers","celestial devas (subtle, semi-transparent)"],"setting":"Village edge near a wayside shrine; a small mandapa with lamp and offering bowls; people gathered in a circle.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["warm saffron","copper brown","sky blue","ivory","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central devotee singing with hand cymbals, offering food and water to travelers, devas in a gold-leaf cloud band above, ornate arch (prabhāmaṇḍala), rich reds/greens, embossed gold on vessels and halos, jewel-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate community scene—devotee singing near a small shrine, gentle gestures of charity, devas faintly visible in the sky, cool pastel palette with precise brushwork, delicate textiles and expressive faces.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: singer in frontal pose with rhythmic hand gesture, villagers receiving blessings/food, devas in stylized cloud forms, bold outlines, natural pigment palette dominated by reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: circular composition with kīrtana at center, surrounding vignettes of charity and non-harm, floral borders with lotuses, peacocks at corners, deep blue background with gold highlights, devotional ambience."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["hand cymbals (tāla)","soft mridangam","temple bell","murmur of a gathered crowd"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कस्यापि = कस्य + अपि; गीतेनानेन = गीतेन + अनेन; सर्वास्तुष्यंति = सर्वाः + तुष्यन्ति (तुष्यंति → तुष्यन्ति).
FAQs
It teaches ahiṁsā in conduct—do not inflict sorrow on anyone—and encourages positive social dharma: be a consistent source of happiness and welfare to others.
The verse presents devotional recitation/singing of a “divine hymn” as a universal offering that gratifies the devas collectively, implying broad spiritual merit and divine favor.
It links right conduct (not harming, benefiting others) with bhakti practice (reciting a divine gīta/stotra), suggesting that devotion is strengthened and validated by ethical living.