Shloka 21
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
उवाच राघवं वाक्यं गमिष्ये भवता सह । एवं कुरु महाबाहो सौमित्रिरिह तिष्ठतु
uvāca rāghavaṃ vākyaṃ gamiṣye bhavatā saha | evaṃ kuru mahābāho saumitririha tiṣṭhatu
അവൻ രാഘവനോട് പറഞ്ഞു—“ഞാൻ അങ്ങോടൊപ്പം പോകും. ഹേ മഹാബാഹോ, ഇങ്ങനെ ചെയ്യുക—സൗമിത്രി (ലക്ഷ്മണൻ) ഇവിടെ തന്നെ നില്ക്കട്ടെ.”
Uncertain from this single verse (context needed to confirm who addresses Rāma).
Concept: Dharma is upheld through disciplined delegation—going forward with purpose while ensuring protection through trusted kin.
Application: When undertaking a task, assign clear responsibilities, keep dependents safe, and act without agitation.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a royal hall, a noble figure addresses Rāghava with steady eyes, pledging to accompany him. Behind them, attendants hold fly-whisks and lamps; the atmosphere is tense yet orderly, as if a journey of consequence is about to begin.","primary_figures":["Rāma (Rāghava)","Bharata (implied interlocutor)","Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri, implied)","royal attendants"],"setting":"Ayodhyā-like palace interior with carved pillars, lotus motifs, and a doorway opening to a courtyard where travel preparations are visible.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["saffron gold","deep indigo","ivory white","emerald green","vermillion red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: palace audience scene where a princely figure speaks to Rāma (blue-tinged complexion, serene face), pledging to go with him; Bharata nearby in humble royal attire; Lakṣmaṇa indicated at the side; heavy gold leaf on crowns, jewelry, and pillar borders; rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, lotus-arch framing, South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with delicate brushwork—Rāma and Bharata in refined profiles, soft textiles, minimal jewelry; a quiet gesture of agreement; pale sandstone palace walls, a glimpse of garden beyond; cool palette with lyrical naturalism and fine facial features.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and warm natural pigments; Rāma and Bharata in frontal-three-quarter stance, large expressive eyes; stylized palace pillars with lotus bands; strong reds/yellows/greens; ornamental borders like temple wall art.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional court tableau framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; Rāma central with halo, attendants and peacocks at the margins; deep blue background with gold detailing; subtle inclusion of tulasī sprigs in border to hint Vaishnava sanctity."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft palace ambience","distant conch shell","anklet bells","low temple bell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सौमित्रिरिह = सौमित्रिः + इह (विसर्ग-लोपः); महाबाहो (सम्बोधन-एकवचन).
FAQs
Saumitri is Lakṣmaṇa, so called because he is the son of Sumitrā.
A speaker tells Rāma that he will accompany him, while instructing that Lakṣmaṇa should remain behind at that place.
It highlights purposeful delegation and duty-based planning—going forward with one companion while assigning another to remain, presumably for protection, vigilance, or responsibility.