Shloka 136
Aśokasundarī and Huṇḍa: Chastity, Karma, and the Foretold Rise of Nahuṣa
दत्तात्रेय उवाच । एवमस्तु महाभाग तव पुत्रो भविष्यति । गृहे वंशकरः पुण्यः सर्वजीवदयाकरः
dattātreya uvāca | evamastu mahābhāga tava putro bhaviṣyati | gṛhe vaṃśakaraḥ puṇyaḥ sarvajīvadayākaraḥ
ダッタートレーヤは言った。「そのとおりになろう、尊き人よ。汝には子が生まれる。家にあって家系を継ぎ、清らかな徳を備え、あらゆる生きとし生けるものに慈悲を施すであろう。」
Dattātreya
Concept: Divine speech (satya-vākya) transforms destiny; the best boon is progeny endowed with compassion (dayā) and puṇya, not merely birth.
Application: When seeking blessings, prioritize virtues—compassion, purity, service—so outcomes uplift society, not only the self.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Dattātreya raises a hand in abhaya and vara-mudrā, his gaze steady and compassionate as the boon is pronounced. The petitioner’s face softens from anxiety into relief, while subtle divine signs—lotus bloom, gentle wind, and a luminous aura—signal the certainty of the blessing.","primary_figures":["Dattātreya","Petitioner (Āyu/king)"],"setting":"Hermitage courtyard with a small tulasi-like shrubbery and a quiet altar, deer resting nearby, suggesting non-violence and serenity.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["ivory white","saffron gold","peacock blue","forest green","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Dattātreya enthroned on a lotus seat with gold leaf halo, right hand in vara-mudrā, the petitioner kneeling, ornate arch and embossed gold patterns, rich reds/greens, gem-like highlights on ornaments, sacred calm expressed through symmetrical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate āśrama scene with delicate foliage, Dattātreya seated under a tree, soft pastel palette, refined facial expressions showing reassurance, thin ink outlines, gentle atmospheric depth with distant hills.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Dattātreya with bold outlines and stylized ornaments, warm yellow-red skin tones, large expressive eyes, the petitioner in añjali, rhythmic vegetal motifs around, temple-wall flat perspective and ceremonial stillness.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central blessing scene framed by lotus garlands and floral borders, deep blue ground with gold highlights, peacocks and cows at margins as auspicious witnesses, intricate textile-like patterning emphasizing the sanctity of the boon."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","soft drone (tanpura)","forest breeze"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एवमस्तु = एवम् + अस्तु; सर्वजीवदयाकरः is analyzed as a multi-member ṣaṣṭhī-tatpuruṣa compound.
FAQs
It conveys a boon: the addressee will have a son who both preserves the family lineage and embodies dharma through virtue and compassion toward all beings.
It upholds dayā (compassion) as a hallmark of righteousness—true merit is shown not only in family duties but also in kindness toward all living creatures.
It indicates the continuation and strengthening of the family line and household responsibilities, suggesting social stability alongside moral excellence.