Shloka 13
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
संदेष्टव्यं हितं तस्य येन तिष्ठेत्स शाश्वतम् । एवं चिंतयतस्तस्य रामस्यामिततेजसः
saṃdeṣṭavyaṃ hitaṃ tasya yena tiṣṭhetsa śāśvatam | evaṃ ciṃtayatastasya rāmasyāmitatejasaḥ
അവൻ ശാശ്വതമായി സ്ഥിരമായി നിലകൊള്ളാൻ, അവനു ഹിതമായ വാക്ക് തന്നെയാകണം അറിയിക്കേണ്ടത്. ഇങ്ങനെ അപാരതേജസ്സുള്ള രാമൻ ചിന്തിച്ചു.
Narrator (describing Rāma’s thoughts; explicit dialogue speaker not stated in this verse)
Concept: True leadership seeks another’s lasting welfare (hita) and stability in dharma, not merely immediate advantage.
Application: Before advising or acting, pause to consider what will help others remain steady in virtue long-term.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma sits in composed contemplation, bow resting nearby, his gaze softened by concern for another’s welfare. The scene is quiet—attendants keep respectful distance—while the air feels charged with ethical resolve, as if a single well-chosen message could stabilize a wavering heart for all time.","primary_figures":["Rāma"],"setting":"A forest-camp pavilion with simple cloth canopy, kusa grass mat, and a small lamp; distant trees and a calm sky.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit transitioning to gentle dawn","color_palette":["lotus pink","sapphire blue","soft gold","leaf green","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: seated Rāma in serene contemplation on a low throne-like seat, halo with gold leaf, bow and quiver placed reverently; minimal background with stylized forest motifs; rich reds/greens in borders, gold leaf on ornaments and halo, devotional symmetry emphasizing calm kingship.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Rāma seated on a woven mat under a simple canopy, delicate facial expression of thoughtful compassion; cool greens and pale sky washes; a small oil lamp and quiver rendered with fine detail; lyrical stillness and refined linework.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Rāma with large calm eyes, bold outlines, seated posture of meditation-like reflection; simplified forest background with patterned foliage; warm yellow and red tones with green accents, temple-wall compositional balance.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Rāma centered within ornate floral borders and lotus motifs; symbolic elements—conch/discus patterns in corners—suggesting Viṣṇu’s dharma; deep blue garment with gold highlights, peacocks and stylized trees framing a contemplative mood."}
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Sandhi Resolution Notes: tiṣṭhetsa = tiṣṭhet + saḥ; ciṃtayatastasya = ciṃtayataḥ + tasya; rāmasyāmitatejasaḥ = rāmasya + amitategasaḥ.
FAQs
It teaches that advice should be “hita” (truly beneficial), aimed at helping a person remain steady in lasting well-being and righteousness.
The verse is narrative in tone, reporting that Rāma was reflecting; it does not explicitly name a dialogue speaker within the verse itself.
Counsel should be given with the intent of long-term stability and welfare (not short-term gain), emphasizing responsibility and compassion in speech.