Shloka 3
The Glory of Prayāga
Mahātmyā of the Confluence
कृष्णेन सहितैः सर्वैः पुनरेव महात्मभिः । अभिषिक्तः स्वराज्ये तु धर्मपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः
kṛṣṇena sahitaiḥ sarvaiḥ punareva mahātmabhiḥ | abhiṣiktaḥ svarājye tu dharmaputro yudhiṣṭhiraḥ
ເມື່ອມີພຣະກຣິດສະນະ ແລະ ມະຫາອາດມາທັງຫຼາຍຮ່ວມດ້ວຍ ທຳມະບຸດ ຢຸທິສຖິຣ ກໍໄດ້ຮັບພິທີອະພິເສກຂຶ້ນຄອງລາຊອີກຄັ້ງ ໃນອານາຈັກອັນເປັນເອກະລາດຂອງຕົນເອງ।
Narrator (contextual; specific dialogue speaker not inferable from single verse excerpt)
Concept: Sovereignty becomes righteous and stable when consecrated through dharma and under the auspices of Bhagavān’s presence.
Application: Seek ethical ‘consecration’ for leadership—accountability, counsel of the wise, and service orientation—before exercising power.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a consecration pavilion, Yudhiṣṭhira sits composed on a lion-throne as sacred waters are poured from golden kalaśas, while Kṛṣṇa stands nearby as the luminous witness of dharma. The brothers and brāhmaṇas encircle the rite, holding conch, lamps, and garlands, as the kingdom’s order is ritually restored.","primary_figures":["Yudhiṣṭhira","Kṛṣṇa","Bhīma","Arjuna","Nakula","Sahadeva","brāhmaṇa priests"],"setting":"abhiṣeka-maṇḍapa with Vedic altars, hanging garlands, royal insignia, and rows of ritual vessels; attendants with fly-whisks (cāmara)","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["burnished gold","royal crimson","ivory white","peacock blue","marigold orange"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: coronation of Yudhiṣṭhira with thick gold-leaf work on throne, crowns, and halos; Kṛṣṇa beside him with sapphire complexion; priests pouring abhiṣeka water from ornate pots; rich reds/greens and gem-like ornamentation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined coronation scene with delicate lines; soft dawn sky beyond palace arches; subtle expressions of relief; cool blues and warm saffron accents; detailed rendering of water streams and garlands.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized abhiṣeka with bold outlines; Kṛṣṇa and Yudhiṣṭhira prominent, saturated yellows/reds/greens; patterned pavilion and ritual vessels; rhythmic symmetry typical of temple murals.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a ceremonial darśana composition—central enthroned Yudhiṣṭhira with Kṛṣṇa as divine anchor; lotus borders, peacocks, and floral festoons; deep blues and gold highlights emphasizing auspicious sovereignty."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","drums","Vedic chanting","shower of flowers","palace courtyard ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पुनरेव = पुनः + एव (विसर्ग-लोपः); (कृष्णेन ... महात्मभिः) तृतीया-समूहः कर्मणि-प्रयोगे कर्तृवाचकः
FAQs
It describes Yudhiṣṭhira’s abhiṣeka (royal consecration/coronation) being performed again, with Kṛṣṇa and other noble figures present.
“Dharmaputra” identifies Yudhiṣṭhira as the son of Dharma (Yama) and highlights his ideal of righteous kingship grounded in dharma.
Legitimate sovereignty is portrayed as dharma-centered and publicly affirmed through consecration, supported by righteous allies—especially Kṛṣṇa as a divine guide of dharma.