Shloka 104
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
सुकर्मोवाच । एवमाकर्ण्य राजेंद्रो विशालामवदत्तदा । राजोवाच । एवमस्तु महाभागे करिष्ये वचनं तव
sukarmovāca | evamākarṇya rājeṃdro viśālāmavadattadā | rājovāca | evamastu mahābhāge kariṣye vacanaṃ tava
सुकर्म म्हणाला—हे ऐकून राजाधिराजाने तेव्हा विशालेला सांगितले। राजा म्हणाला—“एवमस्तु, हे महाभागे; मी तुझे वचन पाळीन.”
Sukarma (narratorial attribution), then the King (addressing Viśālā)
Concept: Honoring a noble person’s counsel and keeping one’s word is itself dharma; consent becomes a moral turning point.
Application: When receiving wise guidance, respond with clear commitment and follow-through; treat promises as sacred contracts, not social convenience.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Sukarma narrates as if from the side, while the king faces Viśālā with palms joined, uttering ‘evam astu’ in solemn acceptance. The moment is quiet but decisive—an ethical seal placed upon the unfolding fate of youth and desire.","primary_figures":["Sukarma (narrator-sage)","the King","Viśālā"],"setting":"Palace audience niche with a small dais; a manuscript stand near Sukarma to suggest narration; minimal attendants.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["soft gold","sage green","cream","ruby accent","charcoal outline"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: triadic composition with Sukarma as sage-narrator and the king offering respectful assent to Viśālā, gold leaf halos and ornate borders, rich jewel tones, traditional iconographic symmetry emphasizing vow-like acceptance.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court vignette, delicate linework, subtle gestures (añjali mudrā), refined facial expressions, airy architecture, gentle light and muted palette with a single ruby accent.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized palace setting, expressive eyes, the king’s añjali mudrā prominent, warm pigments and rhythmic composition like a temple narrative panel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central ‘evam astu’ moment framed by floral borders, deep blue with gold filigree, lotus motifs symbolizing dharma, peacocks subdued, emphasis on devotional humility in a royal scene."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["single bell strike at assent","soft court ambience","page-turning (narrator cue)","brief pause after ‘karīṣye’"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सुकर्मोवाच = सुकर्मा + उवाच; राजेंद्रो = राजेन्द्रः (visarga sandhi); विशालामवदत् = विशालाम् + अवदत्; राजोवाच = राजा + उवाच; एवमस्तु = एवम् + अस्तु.
FAQs
The verse first marks Sukarma as the narrator (“Sukarma said”), then quotes the king addressing Viśālā, indicating a dialogue scene where the king responds after hearing her words.
The king expresses assent and commitment—“So be it… I will do your word”—showing readiness to follow Viśālā’s counsel or request.
It highlights responsiveness to wise or righteous guidance and the virtue of keeping one’s word, especially for leaders whose decisions affect others.