Shloka 15
The Account of Sukalā and the Greatness of Nārī-tīrtha
Wife-Assisted Śrāddha and Pitṛ-Liberation
सर्वे देवाः सगंधर्वास्तस्याः सत्येन तोषिताः । ऊचुश्च तौ महात्मानौ धर्मज्ञौ सत्यपंडितौ
sarve devāḥ sagaṃdharvāstasyāḥ satyena toṣitāḥ | ūcuśca tau mahātmānau dharmajñau satyapaṃḍitau
तिच्या सत्यनिष्ठेमुळे गंधर्वांसह सर्व देव प्रसन्न झाले; आणि धर्मज्ञ व सत्यपंडित अशा त्या दोन्ही महात्म्यांना उद्देशून ते बोलले।
Narrator (the text describes the gods and Gandharvas speaking to two righteous sages/persons)
Concept: Satya (truthfulness) pleases the devas and becomes a spiritual power that draws divine grace.
Application: Practice truthful speech that is also beneficial; keep vows consistently—truth becomes a protective force and attracts supportive circumstances.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A luminous celestial court gathers: devas and gandharvas hover in semicircles, their faces softened by reverence as they address two serene, dharma-knowing sages. The air shimmers with subtle music, as if truth itself has become visible—like a clear, steady flame between speaker and listener.","primary_figures":["Devas (collective)","Gandharvas (collective)","Two mahātman sages (dharmajña, satya-paṇḍita)"],"setting":"Celestial assembly hall with lotus-pillared architecture, cloud-thrones, and garlanded arches; a calm central space reserved for the sages.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["gold leaf","sapphire blue","lotus pink","pearl white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a radiant deva-sabha with lotus pillars and ornate arches, devas and gandharvas in symmetrical rows offering reverent gestures toward two seated sages; heavy gold leaf halos, rich vermilion and emerald garments, gem-studded crowns, intricate floral borders, sacred calm on the sages’ faces.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical celestial terrace above soft clouds, delicate devas and gandharvas with refined features addressing two tranquil sages; cool blues and greens, fine linework, gentle gradients, small flowering trees in planters, subtle musical instruments held by gandharvas.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and temple-wall composition, devas and gandharvas clustered in rhythmic patterns, two sages centered with calm eyes and simple ochre robes; strong red-yellow-green palette, stylized lotus motifs, sacred stillness emphasized by frontal symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional court framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs, celestial musicians surrounding a central space where two sages receive praise; deep indigo background with gold detailing, peacocks and stylized vines, ornate textile-like patterning."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft veena drone","celestial chimes","temple bells (distant)","gentle chorus-like hum","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सगंधर्वाः = स + गन्धर्वाः (सह-अर्थे समास/योग); सगंधर्वास्तस्याः = सगन्धर्वाः तस्याः (विसर्ग-सन्धि); ऊचुश्च = ऊचुः + च (विसर्ग-लोप); महात्मानौ/धर्मज्ञौ/सत्यपण्डितौ—द्विवचन-विशेषणानि तौ इति कर्मपदस्य विशेषणानि।
FAQs
The verse praises satya (truthfulness), stating that the gods and Gandharvas were pleased by it.
The verse refers to two individuals characterized as mahātmā, dharmajña (knowers of dharma), and satyapaṇḍita (wise in truth). Their specific identities depend on the surrounding narrative context of Adhyaya 60.
It emphasizes that truthfulness is spiritually potent and wins the favor of higher beings, and that true greatness is linked with knowledge of dharma and commitment to truth.