Shloka 8
The Sin of Breaking Households: Citrā’s Past Karma and the Remedy of Hari’s Name and Meditation
स तां त्यक्त्वा महाप्राज्ञ उपयेमे महामतिः । अन्य वैश्यस्य वै कन्यां तया सह प्रवर्तते
sa tāṃ tyaktvā mahāprājña upayeme mahāmatiḥ | anya vaiśyasya vai kanyāṃ tayā saha pravartate
അവളെ ഉപേക്ഷിച്ച് മഹാപ്രാജ്ഞനും മഹാമതിയുമായ ആ പുരുഷൻ മറ്റൊരു വൈശ്യന്റെ പുത്രിയെ വിവാഹം ചെയ്തു; അവളോടൊപ്പം ഗൃഹസ്ഥജീവിതം നയിച്ചു।
Narrator (contextual; specific speaker not determinable from this single verse alone)
Concept: Viveka (discernment) and tyāga (renunciation of harmful association) restore dharmic life; choosing a partner aligned with sadācāra supports righteous householding.
Application: Set boundaries with toxic relationships; rebuild life on shared values; prioritize character over charm; create a home routine of worship, truthful livelihood, and service.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A wise merchant-noble turns away from a darkened threshold and steps toward a new home where auspicious lamps glow. A modest wedding scene unfolds—garlands, sacred fire, and calm faces—signaling a return to dharma after severing a corrosive bond.","primary_figures":["the wise man (mahāprājña)","new merchant’s daughter (vaiśya-kanyā)","family elders","priest at sacred fire"],"setting":"courtyard wedding with yajña-kuṇḍa, mango-leaf torana, vessels of water, and a quiet domestic shrine in the background","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["saffron","lotus pink","pearl white","emerald green","smokeless fire-orange"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: auspicious marriage tableau with gold-leaf flames of the sacred fire, richly patterned silk garments, ornate jewelry, symmetrical composition; background shrine with Viṣṇu icon subtly present; deep reds and greens with gilded borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate courtyard wedding with delicate brushwork; soft pastel architecture, refined faces, gentle gestures around the fire; flowering trees and distant hills; emphasis on serenity and moral renewal.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; central sacred fire, couple in traditional posture, elders blessing; warm yellow and red palette with green foliage; stylized eyes and temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: auspicious domestic scene framed by lotus vines; symmetrical garland patterns; peacocks at corners; deep blue background with gold highlights; subtle Vaishnava motifs (conch, discus) in borders."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch in distance","wedding drums muted","crackling sacred fire","mantra murmurs","anklet bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: स ताम् → सः ताम् (visarga restoration); अन्य वैश्यस्य → अन्याम् वैश्यस्य (gender/case agreement with कन्याम्).
FAQs
A man leaves his former partner and enters a new marriage with another vaiśya’s daughter, thereafter continuing his life with her.
No. This verse is primarily narrative; ethical evaluation depends on the surrounding story and dharma-context in the adjoining verses.
Because the verse contains no explicit speech markers (e.g., ‘uvāca’) or named interlocutors; the speaker can only be confirmed by consulting the broader passage of Adhyaya 86.