Shloka 4
The Account of Sukalā and the Greatness of Nārī-tīrtha
Wife-Assisted Śrāddha and Pitṛ-Liberation
तीर्थयात्राकृता सिद्धिस्तव चैव भविष्यति । भार्यां विना तु यो लोके धर्मं साधितुमिच्छति
tīrthayātrākṛtā siddhistava caiva bhaviṣyati | bhāryāṃ vinā tu yo loke dharmaṃ sādhitumicchati
聖なるティールタへの巡礼によって得られる成就は、まさしく汝にも訪れよう。だがこの世で、妻なくしてダルマを成し遂げようとする者は—
Unspecified (context needed from surrounding verses to identify the dialogue pair)
Concept: Pilgrimage yields siddhi, yet dharma is not meant to be pursued in isolation from rightful household partnership; the wife is a co-agent in dharma’s fruition.
Application: If undertaking spiritual disciplines, align them with responsibilities and supportive relationships; cultivate shared practice rather than performative renunciation.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Kṛkala and Sukalā stand at the edge of a sacred ford, travel staffs in hand, their garments dusted from the road. The river glints as if carrying mantras; behind them, a faint trail of temple silhouettes suggests many tīrthas, while their joined hands signal that dharma’s journey is shared.","primary_figures":["Krikala","Sukala","symbolic river deity presence (optional)"],"setting":"riverbank tīrtha with stone steps (ghat), distant temples, pilgrims, and banyan trees","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["river turquoise","sandstone beige","marigold gold","vermillion red","peacock green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: couple at a ghat with ornate temple towers in the background; river rendered with stylized waves; gold leaf highlights on water ripples and halos; rich red and green textiles, heavy jewelry; devotional composition emphasizing shared pilgrimage and dharma, framed by a golden arch.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene river confluence with delicate architecture and distant hills; Krikala and Sukala in modest travel attire, expressive faces; cool blues and soft greens, fine brushwork, lyrical trees and birds, understated sacred atmosphere.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined figures at a stylized ghat; patterned river bands; temple spires simplified into iconic forms; strong warm pigments, symmetrical mural composition, emphasis on gesture and dharmic partnership.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central river ghat scene with symmetrical temple silhouettes; floral borders of lotus vines; couple depicted in devotional posture; deep blue ground with gold detailing, peacocks and cows as auspicious fillers, intricate textile ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["flowing river","pilgrim chants","conch shell","temple bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तीर्थयात्राकृता = तीर्थयात्रा + कृता; सिद्धिस्तव → सिद्धिः + तव; चैव → च + एव; साधितुमिच्छति → साधितुम् + इच्छति.
FAQs
It affirms that pilgrimage to sacred places yields “siddhi” (successful spiritual result/attainment) and assures the listener that such merit will indeed be obtained.
It introduces a gṛhastha-dharma theme: many traditional duties (ritual, hospitality, lineage obligations) are envisioned as jointly performed with one’s spouse; the verse is leading into a caution or teaching about attempting dharma in isolation.
Not necessarily. This line targets the householder framework and the completeness of certain social-religious duties; without the next line(s), it should not be read as a blanket rejection of legitimate renunciant paths.