Shloka 13
The Slaying of Vṛtrāsura
Vṛtra’s Death, Indra’s Sin, and Brahmin Censure
एवमस्तु महाभागे तं तं सर्वं करोम्यहम् । एवं संबंधकं कृत्वा तया सह महाबलः
evamastu mahābhāge taṃ taṃ sarvaṃ karomyaham | evaṃ saṃbaṃdhakaṃ kṛtvā tayā saha mahābalaḥ
હે મહાભાગે, એમ જ થાઓ; તું જે જે કહેશ, તે બધું હું કરીશ. આ રીતે સંબંધ બાંધી તે મહાબલી તેણી સાથે રહ્યો.
Unspecified (a male speaker addressing a noble lady, within a narrative dialogue)
Concept: Agreement forged under passion can become bondage; dharma asks for discernment before forming ‘saṃbandha’.
Application: Before committing—romantically, socially, or professionally—check whether the bond supports virtue and spiritual aims.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The mighty one speaks a solemn ‘evam astu,’ his hand extended in assent, while Rambhā receives the pledge with a composed smile. Around them, the forest seems to pause—petals suspended mid-fall—marking the moment a private agreement becomes fate.","primary_figures":["A mighty Dānava (unnamed)","Rambhā"],"setting":"Forest glade with a natural flower-canopy, a stone seat near a lotus pond, garlands draped on branches","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["honey gold","leaf green","lotus coral","ivory","smoky violet"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the pledge moment—hands extended, ornate costumes, gold leaf highlights on jewelry and garlands; rich maroon and green textiles, symmetrical composition, lotus pond stylized with embossed gold ripples.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate handshake/gesture of assent, soft dawn wash, fine botanical detail, gentle facial expressions, lyrical space with pond and flowering trees.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, ritual-like gesture emphasized, flat dawn yellows and greens, decorative borders, expressive eyes conveying consent and entanglement.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: floral border heavy with lotus and creepers; central figures in elegant poses; dawn-gold background with deep blue accents, peacocks perched on branches, intricate textile ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["morning birds","gentle water lapping","soft bell chime","rustle of garlands"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: करोम्यहम् = करोमि अहम्.
FAQs
It conveys assent and commitment—an affirmation to fulfill requested actions and to formalize a bond or relationship (sambandha).
“Mahābhāge” is an honorific meaning “greatly fortunate” or “noble,” indicating respect and high regard for the addressed woman.
It emphasizes clarity in agreements and responsibility in keeping one’s word, especially when establishing a relationship or social bond.