Shloka 84
Narrative of King Pṛthu: Chastising and Milking the Earth
नमस्कार्यास्त्रयो देवा देवाद्यैर्ब्रह्मवादिभिः । ब्राह्मणैरृषिभिः सर्वैर्नमस्कार्यो नृपोत्तमः
namaskāryāstrayo devā devādyairbrahmavādibhiḥ | brāhmaṇairṛṣibhiḥ sarvairnamaskāryo nṛpottamaḥ
三柱の神々は恭敬の礼拝に値し、また諸天の最勝者とブラフマンを説く者たちも礼すべきである。同様に、すべてのブラーフマナとリシにも敬礼すべきであり、最上の王もまた敬礼に値する。
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Concept: Namaskāra (reverent salutation) is due to divine and dharmic authorities; honoring them sustains cosmic and social harmony.
Application: Practice daily humility: offer respect to teachers, elders, and genuine spiritual practitioners; honor governance that protects dharma and the vulnerable.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual tableau of salutations: sages with matted locks and brāhmaṇas holding śāstra sit in a semicircle, while a king bows with folded hands. Above them, three luminous divine presences symbolize the ‘three gods,’ and the entire scene feels like a living diagram of reverence sustaining order.","primary_figures":["a righteous king (anonymous)","brāhmaṇas","ṛṣis","Trimūrti as symbolic presences"],"setting":"An āśrama-court threshold: part forest hermitage, part royal pavilion, indicating the meeting of spiritual and temporal authority.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["sandalwood beige","forest green","lamp-flame amber","deep maroon","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: king in añjali-mudrā bowing before seated sages and brāhmaṇas, above them three haloed divine icons; gold leaf halos and borders, rich maroon-green textiles, ornate pillars, jewel-like detailing on crowns and ornaments.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: gentle forest hermitage with a small royal canopy, king offering namaskāra to sages; delicate lines, soft earth tones, refined faces, quiet devotional atmosphere with a pale sky glow.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical composition—sages seated in rows, king standing with folded hands, three divine medallions above; bold outlines, natural pigments, temple-wall austerity with warm reds and yellows.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a central namaskāra scene framed by lotus and creeper borders, sages as repeating motifs, divine presences in lotus-medallions; deep blue background with gold and white highlights, intricate floral ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["single bell strikes","soft chanting undertone","rustling leaves","quiet assembly silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नमस्कार्यास्त्रयो = नमस्कार्याः + त्रयः; देवाद्यैर्ब्रह्मवादिभिः = देवाद्यैः + ब्रह्मवादिभिः; ब्राह्मणैरृषिभिः = ब्राह्मणैः + ऋषिभिः; सर्वैर्नमस्कार्यो = सर्वैः + नमस्कार्यः।
FAQs
The verse lists the three gods, the foremost gods, the expounders of Brahman (brahmavādins), all Brāhmaṇas and Ṛṣis, and also the best of kings (nṛpottama) as worthy of reverent salutation.
It teaches dharmic humility and social-spiritual etiquette: reverence is due not only to divine beings but also to realized teachers, sages, and righteous leadership.
Because the ideal king (nṛpottama) embodies dharma—protecting subjects, upholding justice, and honoring sacred law—making righteous governance itself an object of respect.