Shloka 128
The Five Great Sacrifices: Supremacy of Honoring Parents, Pativrata Dharma, Truthfulness, and Śrāddha
नांगमस्यानलोधाक्षीन्न च वस्त्रं न कुंतलम् । खे च देवा मुदा सर्वेसाधुसाध्विति चाब्रुवन्
nāṃgamasyānalodhākṣīnna ca vastraṃ na kuṃtalam | khe ca devā mudā sarvesādhusādhviti cābruvan
ಅವಳ ಯಾವ ಅಂಗವೂ ಅಗ್ನಿಯಿಂದ ದಗ್ಧವಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ, ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳೂ ಸುಡಲಿಲ್ಲ; ಬಟ್ಟೆಯಿಗೂ ಕೂದಲಿಗೂ ಹಾನಿಯಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಆಕಾಶದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ದೇವರೆಲ್ಲರು ಹರ್ಷದಿಂದ ‘ಸಾಧು! ಸಾಧು!’ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು।
Narrator (describing the event); the exclamation is by the devas (gods).
Concept: Truth ultimately receives recognition beyond human courts; divine witnesses rejoice when dharma is upheld.
Application: Seek validation from conscience and dharma rather than fickle public opinion; celebrate others’ integrity when proven.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Within the roaring fire stands the untouched figure, garments and hair pristine, eyes bright and unscorched. Above, devas in the sky scatter blossoms and raise their hands in jubilant praise, the words ‘sādhu sādhu’ seeming to ripple through the air like a mantra.","primary_figures":["unharmed noble figure","devas in the sky","Agni"],"setting":"fire-ordeal ground with open sky; celestial beings hovering amid clouds","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["gold leaf","cloud white","sky turquoise","flame vermillion","jasmine white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the unharmed figure centered amid stylized flames, devas above in cloud bands, gold leaf used for halos, flames, and falling flowers, rich reds and greens, ornate jewelry details, inscription-like ‘sādhu sādhu’ motif integrated into border.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy sky with delicate devas, soft cloud forms, gentle flower rain, the figure calm and untouched by fire, nuanced facial expressions of wonder, cool blues contrasted with warm flame tones.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: strong outlines, rhythmic flame shapes, devas arranged symmetrically in the sky, celebratory hand gestures, saturated reds/yellows/greens, temple narrative panel feel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: abundant floral shower with lotus and jasmine motifs, deep blue sky field with gold highlights, central figure untouched by flames, decorative borders with peacocks and vines, celebratory devotional composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["flower petals falling softly","conch shell","temple bells","choral ‘sādhu sādhu’ refrain"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: nāṃgamasyānalodhākṣīn = na + aṅgam + asya + analena + udākṣīt (text has sandhi/orthographic contraction); sarvesādhusādhviti = sarve + sādhu + sādhu + iti; cābruvan = ca + abruvan.
FAQs
It highlights miraculous protection: despite contact with fire, the person’s body, eyes, clothing, and hair remain unharmed, prompting the gods to praise the event.
The devas (gods), described as being in the sky (khe), joyfully proclaim “sādhu sādhu”—“well done” or “excellent.”
The verse implies divine safeguarding of righteousness or purity: when a sacred or rightful outcome is affirmed, the gods themselves rejoice and publicly endorse it.