Shloka 143
Puṣkara Sacrifice: Gāyatrī’s Marriage, Sāvitrī’s Wrath, Rudra’s Test, and the Tīrtha-Māhātmya
गृहीता च मया सुभ्रु क्षमस्वैतं मया कृतम् । न चापराधं भूयोन्यं करिष्ये तव सुव्रते
gṛhītā ca mayā subhru kṣamasvaitaṃ mayā kṛtam | na cāparādhaṃ bhūyonyaṃ kariṣye tava suvrate
Wahai yang beralis indah, aku telah mengambilmu; ampunilah perbuatanku ini. Dan wahai wanita yang berkaul mulia, aku takkan melakukan pelanggaran lagi terhadapmu.
Unspecified (context-dependent dialogue within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 17)
Concept: True repentance includes confession, seeking forgiveness, and a vow of non-repetition; restraint after wrongdoing is itself a dharmic act.
Application: When you harm someone, apologize plainly, ask forgiveness, and commit to concrete behavioral change rather than excuses.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A contrite figure bows slightly toward a dignified woman, hands joined, face softened by remorse. The woman stands poised—still wounded—yet framed with the quiet strength of one devoted to vows, as the ritual pavilion behind them fades into a subdued backdrop.","primary_figures":["Contrite male figure (unnamed)","Woman addressed as ‘suvrate’"],"setting":"Near the yajña pavilion, but shifted to a quieter side-courtyard with garlands, kusa bundles, and a calm corner away from the fire.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["soft gold","rose madder","sage green","warm beige","midnight blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the apologizing figure with folded hands and lowered head before a composed, vow-bearing woman; ornate jewelry and textiles, gold leaf highlighting the woman’s steadiness and the sanctity of vows; subtle yajña elements in the background, rich reds/greens and gem-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate reconciliation scene with delicate expressions; the woman’s calm dignity emphasized by fine linework; muted dawn palette, lyrical courtyard plants, minimal ritual props to suggest context without overpowering emotion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized figures with expressive eyes; the apologizer in humble posture, the woman upright and serene; warm pigments and bold outlines, decorative borders suggesting sacred space.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional framing with lotus borders; the woman as central dignified presence, the apologizer to the side; intricate floral motifs, soft gold highlights, deep blue ground, gentle ornamentation rather than crowded narrative."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft silence","distant temple bell","gentle wind","faint fire crackle far away","low drone (tanpura-like)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: क्षमस्वैतं = क्षमस्व + एतत्; चापराधं = च + अपराधम्; भूयोन्यं = भूयः + अन्यम्
FAQs
It stresses acknowledging wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness, and making a firm commitment to avoid repeating the offense (aparādha).
Aparādha denotes a moral or relational transgression—an offense that damages trust and dharma—often requiring confession, repentance, and restraint to prevent recurrence.
They frame the addressed woman as dignified and virtuous, emphasizing respectful address even while admitting fault, and highlighting the seriousness of offending a person of noble conduct.