Shloka 19
Yayāti’s Summons to Heaven and the Teaching on Old Age, the Five-Element Body, and Self–Body Discernment
इंद्र उवाच । कस्मादागमनं तेद्य किमर्थमिह चागतः । किं ते हि सुप्रियं विप्र करोम्यद्य महामुने
iṃdra uvāca | kasmādāgamanaṃ tedya kimarthamiha cāgataḥ | kiṃ te hi supriyaṃ vipra karomyadya mahāmune
ഇന്ദ്രൻ അരുളിച്ചെയ്തു—ഇന്ന് നീ ഏതു കാരണത്താൽ വന്നിരിക്കുന്നു, എന്തിനാണ് ഇവിടെ എത്തിയത്? ഹേ വിപ്രാ, ഹേ മഹാമുനേ, ഇന്ന് നിനക്കേറ്റവും പ്രീതികരമായ ഏതു കാര്യം ഞാൻ ചെയ്യണം?
Indra
Concept: True greatness expresses itself as readiness to serve the saintly and to inquire with humility.
Application: When meeting a wise person, ask how you can help rather than leading with self-interest; make service the first response.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a jeweled celestial hall, Indra rises from his throne, palms joined, addressing Nārada with earnest courtesy. The scene emphasizes Indra’s softened pride—his crown lowered slightly—as he asks what service would be most pleasing to the sage.","primary_figures":["Indra","Nārada"],"setting":"Amarāvatī’s sabhā with carved pillars, cloud-like drapery, apsaras faintly in the background, and a vīṇā resting near Nārada.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","molten gold","pearl white","ruby red","cloud silver"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Indra in regal posture yet humble, hands in añjali, facing Nārada with vīṇā; gold leaf throne, ornate arch, rich reds/greens, gem-studded crown, celestial attendants subdued, devotional emphasis on respectful inquiry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy celestial pavilion with delicate lines, Indra leaning forward in humility, Nārada calm with vīṇā, cool blues and soft golds, refined expressions, floating clouds and distant peaks, lyrical serenity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—Indra with stylized crown and ornaments, Nārada with vīṇā, temple-like mural composition, red/yellow/green pigments, large expressive eyes, symmetrical framing, aura-like halos.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: celestial court framed by lotus borders, deep blue field with gold highlights, Indra and Nārada centered, intricate floral motifs, peacocks and stylized clouds, ornate textile detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft conch shell","celestial chimes","temple bells","gentle drone (tanpura)","hushed assembly"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कस्मादागमनम् = कस्मात् + आगमनम्; तेद्य = ते + अद्य; किमर्थमिह = किम् + अर्थम् + इह; चागतः = च + आगतः; करोम्यद्य = करोमि + अद्य.
FAQs
It presents a courteous reception: Indra inquires about the visitor’s purpose and offers to fulfill whatever would be most pleasing to the sage.
It models respectful hospitality—asking the guest’s needs and expressing readiness to serve, especially toward a brāhmaṇa/mahāmuni, who is traditionally honored in dharma literature.
Power should be guided by humility and service: even a king of gods should honor virtue and learning, and respond to holy visitors with attentiveness and generosity.