Shloka 56
The Glory of Kailāsa, the Gaṅgā Lake, and Ratneśvara
Entry into the Kuñjala–Kapiñjala Narrative
तन्मे त्वं विस्तराद्ब्रूहि सर्वसंदेहकारणम् । एवमुक्तो महाप्राज्ञः कुंजलोपि सुतेन हि
tanme tvaṃ vistarādbrūhi sarvasaṃdehakāraṇam | evamukto mahāprājñaḥ kuṃjalopi sutena hi
ゆえに、あらゆる疑いを断つその因を、私に詳しく語ってくれ。息子にこう告げられて、きわめて賢きクンジャラもまた語り始めた。
The son (addressing the sage/wise Kuṁjala); narrator continues in the second half
Concept: Doubt is resolved by systematic narration from the wise; ‘cause’ (kāraṇa) is uncovered through attentive listening and structured teaching.
Application: When seeking understanding, ask for the full context and listen patiently; avoid partial conclusions based on fragments.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A son leans forward, palms joined, requesting a complete explanation that will dissolve every doubt. The great sage Kuṁjala, serene and luminous with wisdom, turns slightly as if opening a long-guarded treasury of story, while disciples settle into attentive silence.","primary_figures":["son (questioner)","sage Kuṁjala","disciples (optional)"],"setting":"Āśrama teaching hall with kusa mats, a low wooden stand for manuscripts, and a faint view of the shrine/doorway beyond.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["warm ochre","banyan green","clay brown","white cotton","amber"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Kuṁjala seated with gold leaf halo, son in añjali requesting ‘vistara’, ornate manuscript stand and ritual vessels, rich reds/greens with embossed gold borders, traditional South Indian guru iconography and symmetrical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate father-son (teacher-son) dialogue under a tree canopy, delicate facial expressions, soft greens and browns, fine linework on manuscripts and beads, tranquil narrative anticipation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Kuṁjala with bold outlines and calm eyes, son standing respectfully, warm pigment palette, temple-wall framing, symbolic props (kamandalu, rosary) rendered iconographically.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central guru figure with ornate floral border, lotus motifs and hanging lamps, deep blue and gold accents, disciples arranged symmetrically, emphasizing śravaṇa and kathā as sacred art."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["gentle wind","birdsong","tanpura drone","page rustle","silence between verses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तन्मे = तत् + मे; विस्तराद्ब्रूहि = विस्तरात् + ब्रूहि; एवमुक्तो = एवम् + उक्तः; कुंजलोपि = कुञ्जलः + अपि.
FAQs
It frames a respectful request for a complete, doubt-dispelling explanation, marking a transition into a fuller teaching.
The first half is the son's request to Kuṁjala; the second half is narrative, noting that Kuṁjala, being very wise, responds when addressed by his son.
It highlights humility in learning—asking for clarity—and the duty of the wise to teach patiently and in detail to remove uncertainty.