Shloka 8
Dharma as the Cause of Prosperity and the Signs of a Righteous Death
एतद्वाक्यं ततः श्रुत्वा च्यवनस्य महात्मनः । तमुवाच महात्मानं पितरं मम सुव्रतः
etadvākyaṃ tataḥ śrutvā cyavanasya mahātmanaḥ | tamuvāca mahātmānaṃ pitaraṃ mama suvrataḥ
Setelah mendengar kata-kata mahātmā Cyavana itu, insan berikrar mulia itu pun berkata kepada ayahku yang juga mahātmā.
Narrator (first-person voice; specific identity not stated in this verse)
Concept: Śravaṇa (attentive hearing) precedes meaningful speech and right action.
Application: Listen fully before responding, especially to elders/teachers; let speech arise from clarity rather than agitation.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A narrator-figure, calm and composed, turns toward an aged sage—his own father—after hearing Cyavana’s compassionate words. The moment is poised: breath held between listening and reply, as if dharma itself is about to be spoken aloud.","primary_figures":["Cyavana","Narrator (son)","Father (mahātman)","Vedaśarman (present as respected elder, if contextually nearby)"],"setting":"Hermitage assembly with woven mats, palm-leaf manuscripts, a low wooden stand, and a sacred fire; quiet onlookers (students) at the periphery.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["warm gold","pale saffron","forest green","ink black","clay brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a triadic composition—Cyavana with gold halo, the narrator-son turning to address his father seated on a decorated throne-like seat; heavy gold-leaf borders, rich vermilion and emerald textiles, embossed ornaments, and a glowing yajña fire rendered with stylized flames.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate conversational grouping under a flowering tree; subtle gestures—hands poised to speak, eyes attentive; cool morning light, delicate linework, soft gradients on garments, and a distant hill silhouette.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal yet expressive figures with large eyes; the narrator’s respectful posture emphasized; temple-wall aesthetic with patterned background, natural pigment reds/yellows/greens, and stylized fire altar motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral borders with lotus creepers; central vignette of sages in dialogue near a small fire; peacocks at corners, deep indigo ground with gold detailing, textile-like symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft conch in distance","rustle of palm leaves","crackling fire","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एतद्वाक्यम् = एतत् + वाक्यम्; तमुवाच = तम् + उवाच.
FAQs
The verse explicitly mentions the sage Cyavana (Cyavana Ṛṣi), described as mahātman (“great-souled”).
It serves as a transition in a dialogue: after hearing Cyavana’s statement, the virtuous person (suvrataḥ) addresses the narrator’s father, continuing the conversation.
“Suvrataḥ” suggests disciplined conduct and good vows—implying that the speaker’s response arises from dharmic restraint and moral integrity.