Shloka 36
Aśokasundarī and Huṇḍa: Chastity, Karma, and the Foretold Rise of Nahuṣa
तस्या भर्ता समाख्यातो माधवस्य सुतो बली । प्रद्युम्नो नाम वीरेशो यादवेश्वरनंदनः
tasyā bhartā samākhyāto mādhavasya suto balī | pradyumno nāma vīreśo yādaveśvaranaṃdanaḥ
അവളുടെ ഭർത്താവ് പ്രസിദ്ധനായിരുന്നു—മാധവന്റെ ബലവാനായ പുത്രൻ ‘പ്രദ്യുമ്നൻ’ എന്ന വീരേശ്വരൻ, യാദവേശ്വരന്റെ പ്രിയ നന്ദനൻ।
Unspecified (narrative voice within the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa dialogue frame)
Concept: Remembering Viṣṇu’s lineage and līlā-figures (like Pradyumna) strengthens devotion and dharmic ideals of protection and valor.
Application: Use nāma and līlā-smaraṇa (Kṛṣṇa–Pradyumna) to cultivate courage, fidelity, and dharmic responsibility in family life.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A regal court scene in Dvārakā: Pradyumna, youthful and radiant, stands beside his consort, while banners bearing the Garuḍa emblem flutter above jeweled pillars. In the background, Mādhava’s presence is suggested through a sanctum-like aura—conch and discus motifs carved into the palace archways—linking dynastic splendor to divine origin.","primary_figures":["Pradyumna","Pradyumna’s consort (unnamed)","Śrī Kṛṣṇa (Mādhava) as a subtle background presence"],"setting":"Dvārakā palace-court with carved lotus pillars, sea-breeze drapes, and a shrine niche with Viṣṇu symbols","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","gold leaf","emerald green","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Pradyumna in royal stance with ornate crown and gem-studded ornaments, standing beside his consort in a Dvārakā palace; gold leaf embellishment on halos, pillars, and jewelry; rich reds and greens; traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry; subtle shrine panel showing conch and discus behind them.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical Dvārakā court with delicate brushwork, refined faces, soft textiles moving in sea breeze; cool yet jewel-toned palette; architectural arches with lotus motifs; Pradyumna as a youthful hero, gentle romantic undertone with his consort; distant ocean line and seabirds.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, natural pigments; Pradyumna with large expressive eyes and elaborate crown; palace wall aesthetic with lotus borders and Garuḍa motifs; warm red/yellow/green dominance; divine aura suggested through circular halo patterns.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna-centered Dvārakā theme with ornate floral borders and lotus motifs; Pradyumna and consort in the foreground; deep blues and gold; peacocks and stylized waves; Nathdwara-inspired decorative density with conch-discus emblems."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell","soft court drums","sea breeze ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tasyā = tasyāḥ (visarga-lopa in saṃhitā); vīreśo = vīra-īśaḥ; yādaveśvaranaṃdanaḥ = yādava-īśvara-nandanaḥ.
FAQs
Pradyumna is named as the renowned, mighty figure described here as the son of Mādhava (a name of Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa), presented as a heroic Yādava descendant.
“Mādhava” is a devotional name commonly used for Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa; the verse uses it to situate Pradyumna within a Vaiṣṇava sacred lineage.
The verse functions primarily as an identification and praise statement—establishing a person’s husband as Pradyumna, celebrated for strength and heroic stature, and linked to the Yādava royal line.