Shloka 4
The Yayāti Episode: Succession and Royal Dharma Instructions to Pūru
अन्यस्त्रियो यथा लोके चपलत्वाद्वदंति च । अकार्यं राजराजेंद्र लोभान्मोहाच्च लंपटाः
anyastriyo yathā loke capalatvādvadaṃti ca | akāryaṃ rājarājeṃdra lobhānmohācca laṃpaṭāḥ
ലോകത്തിൽ മറ്റു സ്ത്രീകൾ ചപലതകൊണ്ട് പറയുന്നതുപോലെ, ഹേ രാജരാജേന്ദ്രാ, ലോഭവും മോഹവും മൂലം കാമാസക്തർ അകാര്യങ്ങൾ ചെയ്യുന്നു।
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Concept: Lobha (greed) and moha (delusion) drive adharma; unchecked lust leads to forbidden acts and downfall.
Application: Notice the triad—lust, greed, delusion—before decisions; pause, seek counsel, and adopt disciplines (japa, vrata, sat-sanga) to prevent moral compromise.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dramatic moral tableau: shadowy figures representing lobha and moha whisper into the ear of a lust-driven courtier, while the king—addressed as Rājarājendra—stands firm, illuminated by a beam of dharmic light. In the background, a scale of justice tilts as temptation rises, warning of ‘akārya’ deeds.","primary_figures":["Rājarājendra (king)","a वक्ता (admonishing speaker)","personifications of Lobha and Moha","a lampaṭa (lust-driven figure)"],"setting":"royal court with symbolic dharma motifs (justice scale, scripture stand)","lighting_mood":"chiaroscuro—divine radiance cutting through darkness","color_palette":["obsidian black","fiery vermilion","antique gold","smoky violet","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: king with regal posture under gold leaf aura, admonishing sage pointing toward a shadowy lampaṭa figure; personified Lobha and Moha as dark attendants; rich reds, greens, and heavy gold embellishment, ornate court architecture, gem-like highlights, lotus borders framing the moral warning.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court scene with symbolic darkness pooling around the tempted figure; delicate brushwork, cool purples and blues for moha, warm gold for dharma light on the king; expressive yet subtle faces, lyrical moral allegory.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and dramatic eye expressions; Lobha and Moha as stylized dark forms, king and sage in bright pigments; patterned background with dharma symbols, strong red-yellow-green palette and mural flatness.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central moral vignette framed by lotus and creeper borders; shankha-chakra motifs near the king to imply Vishnu-smriti as protection; deep indigo ground with gold highlights, peacocks at corners, intricate floral detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["sharp temple bell strikes","low drum pulse","sudden silence between phrases","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अन्यस्त्रियः = अन्याः + स्त्रियः; चपलत्वाद्वदन्ति = चपलत्वात् + वदन्ति; राजराजेंद्र = राजराजेन्द्र (एन्द्र-समासरूप); लोभान्मोहाच्च = लोभात् + मोहात् + च
FAQs
It warns that greed (lobha) and delusion (moha) drive people into improper actions (akārya), highlighting the need for self-restraint and clarity.
“Rājarājendra” means “best of kings” or “king of kings” and indicates the speaker is addressing a royal figure; the specific identity requires surrounding chapter context.
Yes. Its main thrust is causal: fickleness, greed, and delusion distort speech and conduct, leading to adharma (improper behavior).