Shloka 108
The Birth of King Pṛthu: Vena’s Fall, the Sages’ Churning, and Earth’s Surrender
कृतांजलिपुटा भूत्वा पूज्या लोकैस्त्रिभिः सदा । उवाच चैनं राजानमवध्या स्त्री सदा नृप
kṛtāṃjalipuṭā bhūtvā pūjyā lokaistribhiḥ sadā | uvāca cainaṃ rājānamavadhyā strī sadā nṛpa
हात जोडून, त्रिलोकीत सदैव पूज्य अशी ती (भूमी) राजाला म्हणाली—“हे नृप, स्त्री सदा अवध्य आहे; तिला इजा करू नये।”
A woman addressing the king (narrative speaker unspecified in this single verse)
Concept: A woman is not to be harmed; honoring and protecting the vulnerable is a universal dharma acknowledged across the three worlds.
Application: Practice ahiṁsā and protective ethics in speech and action; in leadership and family life, ensure safety, dignity, and justice for women and the vulnerable.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A revered woman stands before the king with palms joined, her posture composed yet firm, as if invoking a timeless law. The king’s court falls silent; lamps flicker, and the scene centers on the moral gravity of her words—‘avadhyā strī’—with attendants lowering their gaze in recognition.","primary_figures":["a revered woman (pūjyā)","the king (nṛpa)","court attendants"],"setting":"A royal audience hall with pillars, hanging lamps, and a subdued assembly; the woman positioned slightly elevated on a step to signify honor across the three worlds.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["amber lamp-gold","sandalwood beige","maroon","smoky grey","jade green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dignified court scene with the woman in añjali at center, richly patterned sari and minimal yet radiant jewelry; the king seated on a throne with gold leaf canopy; oil lamps and pillars; gold leaf highlights on ornaments and lamp flames, deep maroon and green textiles, formal symmetry emphasizing dharma.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet ethical moment in a refined palace interior; delicate lamp glow, soft shadows; the woman’s calm face and joined hands contrasted with the king’s attentive expression; fine textile patterns, restrained palette, lyrical stillness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and iconic figures; the woman’s añjali gesture prominent; the king’s throne and lamps stylized; strong reds/yellows/greens with black contouring, temple-wall compositional balance.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: moral tableau framed by lotus and floral borders; the woman centered as ‘pūjyā’ with halo-like floral motif; the king to the side; deep blue or maroon ground with gold detailing, intricate border vines and lotuses."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","lamp crackle","gentle tanpura drone","hushed silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: लोकैस्त्रिभिः = लोकैः त्रिभिः; चैनम् = च एनम्; राजानमवध्या = राजानम् अवध्या.
FAQs
It states a dharmic restraint for rulers and society: a woman is to be regarded as “avadhyā” (not to be harmed), underscoring protection and non-violence.
The instruction is directed to a king (nṛpa), implying that just governance includes safeguarding vulnerable persons and restraining violence.
It portrays the speaker as deserving honor across the “three worlds,” a conventional Purāṇic expression for universal respect and moral authority.