Shloka 110
The Five Great Sacrifices: Supremacy of Honoring Parents, Pativrata Dharma, Truthfulness, and Śrāddha
मन्यसे दैवतं स्वं चेत्तिष्ठेन्नोचेत्तु गच्छतु । क्षणं विमृश्य तं प्राह राजपुत्रः पुनस्तदा
manyase daivataṃ svaṃ cettiṣṭhennocettu gacchatu | kṣaṇaṃ vimṛśya taṃ prāha rājaputraḥ punastadā
'ຖ້າທ່ານຖືວ່າເທບພະເຈົ້າຂອງທ່ານເປັນໃຫຍ່ທີ່ສຸດ, ກໍຈົ່ງຢູ່ສາ; ຖ້າບໍ່ດັ່ງນັ້ນ, ທ່ານກໍໄປໄດ້.' ຫຼັງຈາກຄິດພິຈາລະນາຊົ່ວຄາວໜຶ່ງ, ເຈົ້າຊາຍຈຶ່ງເວົ້າກັບລາວອີກຄັ້ງໃນເວລານັ້ນ.
rājaputraḥ (the prince)
Concept: Clarity about one’s chosen divinity and integrity in allegiance precede action; indecision is resolved through brief reflection (vimarśa).
Application: Before committing to a path, examine your core convictions; if values diverge, depart without rancor rather than remain half-hearted.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a pillared royal hall, a young prince stands poised, palm raised in a measured gesture of command, addressing a visitor whose allegiance is being tested. Courtiers hold their breath as the prince pauses in contemplation, then speaks again with calm authority, the air charged with ethical tension rather than violence.","primary_figures":["rājaputraḥ (prince)","courtier/visitor (unnamed)","silent attendants"],"setting":"royal court with carved pillars, low throne, hanging lamps, scrolls and ceremonial weapons kept aside","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep maroon","antique gold","ivory white","peacock green","smoky indigo"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a princely figure in a South Indian court, standing near a low throne, right hand raised in a decisive mudrā; gold leaf embellishment on pillars, throne borders, and jewelry; rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, stylized lotus motifs on the floor, dignified faces and frontal composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a refined palace interior with delicate arches, the prince in elegant attire speaking to a visitor; cool palette with indigo shadows, fine linework on textiles, subtle expressions, a small balcony opening to a distant landscape; lyrical restraint and narrative clarity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, warm red/yellow/green pigments; the prince with large expressive eyes and ornate crown, set against a patterned palace wall; rhythmic decorative borders, lamp flames rendered as stylized teardrops, authoritative stance emphasized.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: courtly scene framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; deep blue background with gold highlights; figures stylized and symmetrical, with peacocks perched on palace ledges; ornamental detailing akin to Nathdwara textiles though centered on a royal dharma-moment rather than Krishna-lila."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft court murmurs","anklet chimes","temple bells in distance","brief silence after the challenge"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चेत् + तिष्ठेत् → चेत्तिष्ठेत्. न + उचेत् + तु → नोचेत् + तु (नोचेत्तु).
FAQs
It frames a conditional choice based on one’s allegiance to a chosen deity: remain if aligned, depart if not—followed by the prince’s brief reflection and renewed speech.
Indirectly: it highlights the importance of clarity and commitment regarding one’s iṣṭa-devatā (chosen deity), presented through a practical, interpersonal decision.
The verse models discernment (vimarśa) before speaking and acting—pausing to reflect, then stating a clear, principled condition.