Shloka 131
The Account and Merit of Śivadūtī
with the Nāga-tīrtha at Puṣkara
तस्मान्न निंदा हास्यं च कर्तव्यं हि विजानता । भवत्यो मातरः ख्याता ह्यस्मिन्लोके भविष्यथ
tasmānna niṃdā hāsyaṃ ca kartavyaṃ hi vijānatā | bhavatyo mātaraḥ khyātā hyasminloke bhaviṣyatha
Ainsi, celui qui sait ne doit ni blâmer ni railler. Car vous serez renommées en ce monde en tant que mères.
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Concept: One who knows should avoid censure and ridicule; honoring the maternal principle brings auspicious fame and stability.
Application: Practice non-derogatory speech; cultivate respect toward women/mothers and those in nurturing roles; replace mockery with constructive counsel.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Śiva raises a calming hand, the sternness softening into compassionate instruction. The goddesses stand poised and radiant, and a subtle aura of ‘mātṛ’ sanctity surrounds them—like protective light—suggesting their future renown as mothers in the world.","primary_figures":["Śiva (Śarva)","Devīs (as a collective maternal principle)"],"setting":"Celestial assembly transitioning into a symbolic vision of the earthly world receiving maternal blessings.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["soft gold","lotus pink","pearl white","sandalwood beige","deep teal"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śiva in benevolent teaching posture, devīs standing with folded hands, gold leaf halos and ornate jewelry, gentle facial expressions, embossed gold borders, auspicious motifs (kalasha, lotus) indicating mātṛ-renown.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene instruction scene with delicate gestures, pastel palette, refined faces, airy composition; devīs depicted with maternal softness, subtle symbolic glow around them, lyrical clouds and lotuses.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic teaching tableau—Śiva with calm mudrā, devīs in symmetrical arrangement, warm red/yellow ground, green accents, bold outlines, clear didactic mood of restraint and blessing.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central figures framed by lotus garlands and floral borders; medallions showing ‘nindā’ crossed out and ‘mātṛ’ blessing motifs (protective hands, kalasha), deep blue with gold highlights, intricate ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","tanpura drone","silence between phrases","distant conch (gentle)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tasmāt+na → tasmānna; hi+asmin+loke → hyasminloke.
FAQs
It teaches restraint in speech—avoiding blame and mockery—and encourages respectful conduct toward others.
It frames motherhood as an honored social and moral status, urging others to treat the addressed women with dignity rather than ridicule.
Even within creation-oriented narration, the text frequently inserts dharmic instruction, here focusing on right speech and social reverence.