Shloka 24
Origin of Suvrata
Boon, Sacred Ford, and the Birth Narrative
स्वगृहं प्रति धर्मात्मा त्वरमाणः प्रयाति च । गृहद्वारं गतो यावत्तावत्तं तु न पश्यति
svagṛhaṃ prati dharmātmā tvaramāṇaḥ prayāti ca | gṛhadvāraṃ gato yāvattāvattaṃ tu na paśyati
Orang yang berjiwa dharma bergegas menuju rumahnya sendiri; dan sehingga dia tiba tepat di pintu rumah, dia bahkan tidak melihatnya.
Unspecified (narrative voice within the Adhyaya; commonly framed in the Bhīṣma–Pulastya dialogue in Padma Purāṇa)
Concept: Single-pointed dhārmika intent: the righteous person moves swiftly toward duty, not distracted until the goal is reached.
Application: When undertaking a vow, pūjā, or ethical commitment, reduce distractions; finish the intended act before seeking secondary pleasures.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dharmic man strides quickly along a narrow lane, eyes fixed ahead, as if pulled by an unseen sacred duty. The house-door appears only at the last moment, emphasizing his unwavering focus and haste.","primary_figures":["dharmātmā (righteous man)"],"setting":"village street leading to a simple doorway, faint ritual symbols on walls, quiet midday stillness","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["dusty ochre","white limewash","deep maroon","olive green","sky blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the dharmātmā in purposeful stride toward a stylized doorway, gold-leaf accents on sacred marks and threshold motifs, rich maroon-green background panels, ornamental borders suggesting ritual order and resolve.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: dynamic yet restrained motion—flowing garment edges, delicate lane perspective, soft shadows, the doorway emerging at the end of the path; calm determination on the face.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines capturing forward motion, simplified architecture, warm yellow-red palette, the doorway rendered as a symbolic frame of dharma, large expressive eyes focused ahead.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a central figure moving toward an ornate threshold framed by lotus vines; decorative borders, deep blues and gold, rhythmic repetition of motifs conveying single-pointed movement."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["quick footsteps","rustling cloth","distant bell","brief silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यावत्तावत्तं→यावत् तावत् तम् (तावत्+तम् = तावत्तम्); अन्यत्र स्पष्ट-सन्धिः न।
FAQs
It highlights how intense haste or fixation can narrow perception—one may be so intent on reaching a goal that even what is directly ahead remains unnoticed until the last moment.
The epithet emphasizes that even a virtuous person can be subject to ordinary human limitations like hurry and tunnel vision; righteousness does not remove basic psychological tendencies.
It encourages mindful action: pursue duties and goals without losing awareness of immediate realities, relationships, and responsibilities encountered along the way.