Shloka 63
The Five Great Sacrifices: Supremacy of Honoring Parents, Pativrata Dharma, Truthfulness, and Śrāddha
तस्यैवादृश्यतां दृष्ट्वा विस्मितोभूद्द्विजस्तदा । स च साध्वीगृहं गत्वा पप्रच्छाथ पतिव्रतां
tasyaivādṛśyatāṃ dṛṣṭvā vismitobhūddvijastadā | sa ca sādhvīgṛhaṃ gatvā papracchātha pativratāṃ
Melihat beliau menjadi tak terlihat, brāhmaṇa itu pun tercengang. Lalu ia pergi ke rumah wanita suci itu dan bertanya kepada sang pativratā yang setia pada suami.
Narrator (contextual; verse reports events rather than direct speech)
Concept: Awe should mature into purposeful seeking; after witnessing the divine, one must proceed to the virtuous and inquire with sincerity.
Application: Convert spiritual experiences into ethical action—seek guidance, ask clear questions, and follow through.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The brāhmaṇa stands frozen for a moment, eyes wide, as the space where Bhagavān stood is now empty—only a lingering shimmer remains. Gathering himself, he walks toward a modest home where a chaste woman resides, his posture shifting from shock to reverent determination.","primary_figures":["brāhmaṇa seeker","Śubhā (inside/approaching, implied)"],"setting":"village lane leading to a clean doorway with rangoli patterns, water pot, and flowering creepers","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["earth brown","jasmine white","leaf green","sunlit gold","vermillion red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the brāhmaṇa turning from an empty radiant space toward a decorated doorway; gold leaf used to depict the fading divine shimmer, ornate borders, rich textiles, and a small shrine lamp near the threshold.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a winding lane with delicate trees and patterned walls; the brāhmaṇa mid-step, expression transitioning from wonder to humility, soft light and fine detailing on the doorway decorations.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: strong outlines showing the brāhmaṇa’s astonished face, the empty space marked by stylized aura motifs; the house-front rendered with floral bands and traditional pigments.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: narrative procession toward a sacred household, framed by lotus borders; peacocks and floral motifs guide the eye to the doorway, deep blue and gold accents suggesting unseen divine presence."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["footsteps on earth","rustling leaves","distant bell","soft silence after conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tasyaivādṛśyatām = tasya eva adṛśyatām; vismitobhūt = vismitaḥ abhūt (विसर्ग-लोप/सन्धि); dvijastadā = dvijaḥ tadā (विसर्ग-सन्धि: अः + त → स्त); sādhvīgṛham = sādhvī-gṛham (समास/सन्धि); papracchātha = papraccha atha.
FAQs
A brāhmaṇa witnesses an extraordinary event—his (or someone’s) becoming unseen—and, amazed, he goes to a chaste woman’s home to ask her about it.
It denotes a wife renowned for fidelity and religious dedication within household dharma—often presented in Purāṇic narratives as possessing spiritual power through virtue and self-restraint.
Instead of reacting with fear or pride, he seeks understanding from a person known for virtue, implying humility, inquiry (jijñāsā), and respect for dharmic authority grounded in conduct.