Shloka 131
Kroṣṭu–Yādava Lineages, the Syamantaka Jewel, Krishna’s Birth Context, and the Māyāmoha Account
स चंद्रं तु महाभागं वीर्यवंतं महाबलम् । रंतिपालश्च रंतिश्च नंदनस्य सुतावुभौ
sa caṃdraṃ tu mahābhāgaṃ vīryavaṃtaṃ mahābalam | raṃtipālaśca raṃtiśca naṃdanasya sutāvubhau
ແລະ (ທ່ານຍັງມີ) ຈັນທຣະ ຜູ້ມີພາກດີ ເຕັມໄປດ້ວຍພະລັງ ແລະ ມີກໍາລັງຫຼາຍ; ອີກທັງ ຣັນຕິພາລະ ແລະ ຣັນຕິ ເປັນບຸດທັງສອງຂອງ ນັນດະນະ.
Unspecified (narratorial voice within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa genealogy/lineage context)
Concept: Prosperity (bhāgya) and strength (bala) are praised when aligned with rightful lineage and responsibility.
Application: Cultivate strength with restraint; use influence to protect and support dharmic institutions rather than ego.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Three princely figures—Candra, Rantipāla, and Ranti—stand in a ceremonial lineup before their father Nandana, each bearing a distinct emblem: a moon-disc, a protective shield, and a banner of generosity. The scene emphasizes auspicious strength—muscular yet composed—suggesting dharma rather than conquest.","primary_figures":["Candra","Rantipāla","Ranti","Nandana","court priest (purohita)"],"setting":"Royal courtyard with ceremonial platform, banners, and a distant temple spire hinting at divine oversight","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["moon silver","deep indigo","vermillion","bronze gold","forest green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: royal lineup with ornate crowns and gold-leaf halos; Candra holding a moon-emblem, Rantipāla with shield, Ranti with banner; Nandana seated on throne; rich crimson/emerald textiles, gem-studded jewelry, heavy gold leaf on ornaments and borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant court scene with delicate brushwork; soft dawn sky, refined faces; subtle symbolism in emblems; cool indigo and silver tones for ‘Candra’, lyrical architecture and garden elements.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized musculature and eyes; three princes in distinct color blocks; ornamental border and temple-wall composition; warm pigments with strong reds and yellows.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: princely figures framed by lotus borders and floral vines; peacocks perched on banners; deep blue ground with gold detailing; decorative motifs emphasizing auspiciousness and protection."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["kettle drums (soft)","conch shell (brief)","court ambience","footsteps on stone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: स चंद्रम् (सः+चन्द्रम्), वीर्यवंतं (वीर्यवन्तम्), रंतिपालश्च (रन्तिपालः+च), रंतिश्च (रन्तिः+च), सुतावुभौ (सुतौ+उभौ)
FAQs
It functions as a genealogical notice, listing notable descendants and highlighting their qualities (fortune, valor, strength) as part of a lineage narrative.
Candra is praised for auspiciousness and power, and Rantipāla and Ranti are identified as the two sons of Nandana.
The verse emphasizes exemplary qualities—good fortune, valor, and strength—presented as virtues associated with renowned figures in sacred lineage accounts.