Shloka 60
Origin of the Lunar Dynasty: Soma’s Rise, the Tārā Abduction War, Budha–Purūravas Genealogy, and Kārtavīrya Arjuna
जग्मतुस्तौ च कामार्थावतिकोपं नृपं प्रति । अर्थः शापमदात्तस्मै लोभात्त्वं नाशमेष्यसि
jagmatustau ca kāmārthāvatikopaṃ nṛpaṃ prati | arthaḥ śāpamadāttasmai lobhāttvaṃ nāśameṣyasi
പിന്നീട് കാമനും അർത്ഥനും—ആ ഇരുവരും—അത്യന്തം ക്രോധിച്ചിരുന്ന രാജാവിന്റെ അടുക്കൽ ചെന്നു. അർത്ഥൻ അവനോട് ശാപം പറഞ്ഞു: “ലോഭം മൂലം നീ നാശം പ്രാപിക്കും.”
Narrator (contextual; the curse is uttered by Artha)
Concept: Greed (lobha) corrupts artha and provokes downfall; when anger and acquisitiveness dominate, even prosperity becomes a curse.
Application: Watch for greed-driven decisions; practice dana, contentment, and accountability—especially when angry—before acting or speaking.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A furious king rises, eyes blazing, as Kāma and Artha stand before him—Artha’s face stern, hand lifted in a gesture of irrevocable pronouncement. The air thickens as the curse is spoken; gold and splendor feel suddenly ominous, as if prosperity itself has turned into a weapon.","primary_figures":["A wrathful king (unnamed)","Artha (personified)","Kāma (personified/Manmatha)"],"setting":"Royal court with toppled ritual trays and disturbed garlands, suggesting a shift from harmony to conflict.","lighting_mood":"storm-lit chiaroscuro","color_palette":["dark crimson","tarnished gold","ash gray","midnight blue","sharp white highlights"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dramatic court scene with the king in anger, Artha pronouncing a curse; heavy gold-leaf on ornaments contrasted with dark background, intense red textiles, sharp facial expressions, stylized lightning-like aura around the curse gesture, iconic composition with ornate pillars.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: tense psychological moment—king’s flushed face and rigid posture, Artha’s raised hand, Kāma slightly withdrawn; muted palette with sudden bright accents, delicate brushwork capturing emotion, palace interior with patterned carpets and shadowed corners.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and high-contrast colors; the king’s raudra expression emphasized, Artha in commanding stance; red/yellow/green blocks with dark blue background, decorative border motifs turning thorny to reflect moral rupture.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: allegorical rendering—Artha as a golden figure casting a dark curse ribbon toward the king; lotus border partially withered to symbolize greed’s corruption; deep indigo and gold with crimson accents, intricate patterns, symmetrical yet ominous framing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["sudden drum strike","thunder rumble (subtle)","conch blast (sharp)","metallic clang","tense silence after the curse"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कामार्थावतिकोपं = कामार्थौ + अतिकोपम्; शापमदात्तस्मै = शापम् + अदात् + तस्मै; लोभात्त्वं = लोभात् + त्वम्; नाशमेष्यसि = नाशम् + एष्यसि
FAQs
It warns that lobha (greed) leads to nāśa (ruin), even for a king, implying moral failure brings downfall.
They personify desire (Kāma) and wealth/interest (Artha), showing how these forces can approach and influence rulership, and how unchecked greed corrupts their pursuit.
A ruler overwhelmed by anger and greed becomes vulnerable to misjudgment and consequent ruin; restraint and dharmic governance are implied safeguards.