Shloka 6

Śuka’s Ocean Voyage: Adverse Winds, Arrival at a Viṣṇu Shrine, and Aid from the Jaṭāyu Birds

Devanagari script

पेयाहारसमाहारं कृत्वा कृत्यविदार्थकम् ॥ शुकं गृहीत्वा प्रस्थानमकरोत्पुण्यवासरे ॥

Transliteration

peyāhārasamāhāraṃ kṛtvā kṛtyavidārthakam || śukaṃ gṛhītvā prasthānam akarot puṇyavāsare ||

Translation

पीने और खाने का भंडार—कार्य के अनुरूप आवश्यक सामग्री—तैयार करके, और एक शुक (तोता) साथ लेकर, वह शुभ दिन में प्रस्थान कर गया।

Word by Word

• पेयाहारसमाहारम्: a stock of drink and food
• पेयाहारसमाहारम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पेय (प्रातिपदिक) + आहार (प्रातिपदिक) + समाहार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/कर्म), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष (समाहारः) = पेयस्य आहारस्य च समाहारः (collection of drink and food)

• कृत्वा: having made
• कृत्वा: Pūrvakāla-kriyā (पूर्वकालक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु) + त्वा (कृदन्त)
• Form: क्त्वान्त अव्ययकृदन्त (gerund), ‘having done/made’

• कृत्यविदार्थकम्: useful for a man of duties / practical
• कृत्यविदार्थकम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कृत्य (प्रातिपदिक) + विद् (धातु/प्रातिपदिक ‘knower’) + अर्थक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष: कृत्यविदः अर्थकं (useful for one who knows what is to be done)

• शुकम्: parrot
• शुकम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शुक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/कर्म), एकवचन

• गृहीत्वा: having taken
• गृहीत्वा: Pūrvakāla-kriyā (पूर्वकालक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: ग्रह् (धातु) + त्वा (कृदन्त)
• Form: क्त्वान्त अव्ययकृदन्त (gerund), ‘having taken’

• प्रस्थानम्: departure / setting out
• प्रस्थानम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: प्रस्थान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/कर्म), एकवचन

• अकरोत्: made / undertook
• अकरोत्: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: लङ् (Imperfect/past), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• पुण्यवासरे: on an auspicious day
• पुण्यवासरे: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुण्य (प्रातिपदिक) + वासर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/अधिकरण), एकवचन; कर्मधारय: पुण्यः वासरः

Speaker

Varāha (default frame; speaker not explicit in fragment)

Varaha Avatara Context

Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false,"aspect_highlighted":"None","boar_form_detail":"None","earth_interaction":"None"}

Bhu Devi Dialogue

Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false,"speaker_role":"None","bhu_devi_state":"None","key_question":"None"}

Mathura Mandala

Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false,"specific_site":"None","parikrama_context":"None","krishna_connection":"None"}

Dharma Shastra

Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"topic":"None","instruction_summary":"Travel should be undertaken with proper provisions (peya-āhāra-samāhāra) suited to one’s duties, and on an auspicious day (puṇya-vāsara).","karmic_consequence":"Proper preparation and auspicious timing support success and safety; negligence invites hardship, loss, and failure of the intended task (implied)."}

Vrata Mahatmya

Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false,"vrata_name":"None","tithi_month":"None","promised_fruit":"None"}

Cosmic Boar Symbolism

Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false,"symbolic_interpretation":"None","yajna_varaha_imagery":"None","vedantic_connection":"None"}

Philosophical Teaching

Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"discipline in action","core_concept":"Kriyā-siddhi arises from saṃbhāra (right means/provisions) and śubha-kāla (right timing); dharma expresses itself as preparedness.","practical_application":"Plan resources before travel; align major actions with auspicious calendars; keep supportive companionship (symbolized by the śuka) for morale/communication."}

Subject Matter

Subject Matter: ["Ethics","Travel","Material Culture"]

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: Vīra

Secondary Rasa: Śānta

Geographic Context

Type: threshold/liminal travel setting

Cross References

Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 171.5 (departure after agreement); Varāha Purāṇa 171.7–171.8 (family/temple arrangements before leaving)

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A traveler packs drink and food provisions, gathers tools for the task, takes a parrot, and steps out on an auspicious morning.","item_prompts":["bundles of provisions (water-skins, food packets)","travel bag and staff","parrot perched on hand/shoulder or in a small cage","sunrise/auspicious markers (lamp, flowers)"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Bright domestic threshold scene with stylized vessels and bundles; parrot rendered vividly; auspicious symbols (lamp, mango leaves) near doorway.","tanjore_prompt":"Gold-highlighted auspicious morning: lamp and doorway arch; traveler with ornate attire; parrot with jeweled accents; provisions embossed.","mysore_prompt":"Naturalistic packing scene with fine detailing of containers and textiles; gentle morning light; parrot delicately painted.","pahari_prompt":"Intimate courtyard departure: small parrot, compact bundles, pale dawn sky; lyrical simplicity and soft colors."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"calmly purposeful","suggested_raga":"Madhyamāvati","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"gentle, narrative"}

Tags

• Classical Literature
• Purāṇic Narrative
• Journey Motifs
• Vaiṣṇavism

FAQs

What is the historical significance of this verse?

It documents narrative conventions of premodern travel: provisioning, selecting auspicious timing, and carrying valued companions or items.

Which geographic location is identified?

No location is specified; the focus is on preparations for departure.

What is the primary ethical instruction?

The verse models prudent preparation and attention to timing before undertaking risky travel.