Shloka 2

Instruction to Śatrughna and the Mobilization for Rāma’s Aśvamedha

Devanagari script

दृष्ट्वा तं समयं धीमान्वसिष्ठः कलशोद्भवः । रामचंद्रं महाराजं प्रत्युवाच यथोचितम्

Transliteration

dṛṣṭvā taṃ samayaṃ dhīmānvasiṣṭhaḥ kalaśodbhavaḥ | rāmacaṃdraṃ mahārājaṃ pratyuvāca yathocitam

Translation

ಆ ಸಮಯವು ಯೋಗ್ಯವೆಂದು ಕಂಡು, ಕಲಶೋದ್ಭವ ಧೀಮಂತ ವಸಿಷ್ಠನು ಮಹಾರಾಜ ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರನನ್ನು ಸಂದರ್ಭೋಚಿತವಾಗಿ ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದನು.

Word by Word

dṛṣṭvāhaving seen

tamthat

samayamtime, occasion

dhīmānwise

vasiṣṭhaḥVasiṣṭha

kalaśa-udbhavaḥpot-born (sage)

rāma-caṃdramRāmacandra

mahā-rājamgreat king

prati-uvācareplied, spoke to

yathā-ucitamas appropriate

Speaker

Vasiṣṭha

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Right instruction depends on right timing (kāla) and right manner (yathocita); the guru addresses the king when the moment ripens.

Application: Choose the right time to advise; speak with appropriateness and compassion; leaders should invite counsel and respond without ego.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Geographic Context

Type: city

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a refined royal pavilion, Vasiṣṭha steps forward at the precise auspicious hour, his water-pot lineage hinted by a shining kamaṇḍalu beside him. Rāmacandra sits attentive on a modest throne, the court quieting as the guru’s measured words begin to shape the next sacred actions of spring.","primary_figures":["Vasiṣṭha","Rāmacandra","attendant sages/courtiers"],"setting":"royal pavilion near an āśrama boundary; carved pillars, kusa mats for sages, ritual vessels prepared for upcoming rites","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm gold","ivory","crimson","peacock blue","sage green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vasiṣṭha with gold halo and ornate robes holding a kamaṇḍalu, addressing seated Rāma with a jeweled crown; gold leaf highlights on pillars and ornaments, rich reds/greens, traditional South Indian court-devotional fusion, intricate border patterns.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with delicate brushwork; Vasiṣṭha’s calm gesture and Rāma’s attentive posture; soft architectural lines, cool palette with peacock blues and muted reds, refined facial features and gentle shading.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized eyes; Vasiṣṭha in ochre/white with kamaṇḍalu, Rāma in blue; symmetrical pavilion backdrop, red/yellow/green pigments, temple-wall narrative panel composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central guru-disciple tableau framed by lotus creepers and tulasi motifs; Rāma seated amid ornate floral borders, peacocks at corners; deep blue ground with gold filigree, devotional storytelling arrangement."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft court hush","single bell strike","distant birds","gentle veena drone","footsteps on stone"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: dhīmānvasiṣṭhaḥ = dhīmān + vasiṣṭhaḥ; kalaśodbhavaḥ = kalaśa + udbhavaḥ; pratyuvāca = prati + uvāca; yathocitam = yathā + ucitam.

Characters & Entities

Vasiṣṭha

Rāmacandra

FAQs

Who is speaking in this verse, and to whom?

The sage Vasiṣṭha is the speaker, and he addresses King Rāmacandra.

What does the epithet “kalaśodbhava” indicate here?

It is an epithet meaning “born from a pot (kalaśa),” used to identify Vasiṣṭha in a traditional, honorific way.

What ethical or spiritual lesson is implied by “yathocitam” (as appropriate)?

It highlights discernment in speech—guidance should be given with sensitivity to time, place, and the listener’s role, especially when instructing a ruler on dharma.