Shloka 47
The Yayāti Episode
with the Glory of Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha
भुंक्ष्व राज्यं मया दत्तं सुपुण्यं हतकंटकम् । पूरुरुवाच । राज्यं देवे न भोक्तव्यं पित्रा भुक्तं यथा तव
bhuṃkṣva rājyaṃ mayā dattaṃ supuṇyaṃ hatakaṃṭakam | pūruruvāca | rājyaṃ deve na bhoktavyaṃ pitrā bhuktaṃ yathā tava
ನಾನು ನೀಡಿದ ಈ ಮಹಾಪುಣ್ಯಮಯ, ಕಂಟಕರಹಿತ ರಾಜ್ಯವನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸು. ಪೂರುನು ಹೇಳಿದನು—ಹೇ ದೇವಾ! ತಂದೆಯೇ ಮೊದಲೇ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದ ರಾಜ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪುತ್ರನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ ಅನುಭವಿಸಬಾರದು; ನೀನು ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದಂತೆ.
Pūru (replying in dialogue)
Concept: Even a prosperous kingdom is not to be seized if it violates propriety; restraint and reverence for elders define true nobility.
Application: Decline benefits gained through questionable means; honor boundaries and seniority; practice ‘ethical refusal’ even when temptation is strong.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Yayāti offers the ‘thornless’ kingdom with an open-handed gesture, the throne and regalia gleaming behind him. Pūru stands firm, palms joined, eyes lowered in reverence yet unwavering—his refusal depicted not as defiance but as luminous self-control, as if a calm aura surrounds him.","primary_figures":["Pūru","Yayāti","court sages/counsellors"],"setting":"Royal court with visible symbols of sovereignty—throne, umbrella, fly-whisks—contrasted with Pūru’s simple composure.","lighting_mood":"serene lamp-lit","color_palette":["soft gold","sandalwood beige","deep lapis","white jasmine","copper brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: opulent throne room with gold-leaf canopy, jeweled crown and royal umbrella; Yayāti extending a scroll or royal seal; Pūru in modest yet noble attire with a subtle halo of calm; rich reds/greens, embossed ornaments, and gold borders emphasizing dharma over artha.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court interior with delicate textiles; Pūru’s añjali and downcast gaze rendered with psychological nuance; muted palette with lapis accents, thin architectural lines, and a quiet negative space around Pūru to symbolize detachment.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic throne and attendants, bold outlines; Pūru’s serenity emphasized by symmetrical posture and gentle facial expression; warm reds/yellows with green and blue garments, temple-wall aesthetic conveying moral archetype.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central scene framed by lotus and vine borders; throne and regalia stylized as ornate motifs; Pūru’s calm aura depicted with concentric floral patterns; deep blues and gold, devotional ornamentation transforming a political moment into a dharma tableau."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft temple bells","gentle conch at cadence","quiet court ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भुंक्ष्व → भुङ्क्ष्व (अनुस्वार-लोप/लेखनभेद); पूरुरुवाच → पूरुः उवाच (विसर्ग-लोप).
FAQs
It frames kingship as a moral trust tied to lineage and propriety: one should not grasp authority in a way that violates filial order or the dignity of one’s father.
Literally “with thorns removed,” it suggests a realm cleared of obstacles—such as enemies, internal unrest, or administrative troubles—making it easier to govern.
He argues that a kingdom already enjoyed by the father should not be appropriated by the son in an improper manner, emphasizing restraint and dharmic succession.