Shloka 71
The Tale of Sukalā: Testing Pativratā Fidelity and the Body-as-House Teaching
अपवित्रशरीरोयं सदा स्रवति निर्घृणः । तस्य किं वर्ण्यते रूपं जलबुद्बुदवच्छुभे
apavitraśarīroyaṃ sadā sravati nirghṛṇaḥ | tasya kiṃ varṇyate rūpaṃ jalabudbudavacchubhe
Wahai yang mulia, tubuh ini batinnya tidak suci, sentiasa mengalir dan tanpa belas ihsan. Maka rupa apa yang patut dipuji, sedangkan ia bagaikan gelembung air—sekejap dan tidak tetap?
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Concept: Without inner purity and compassion, outward form is not praiseworthy; the body is as fleeting as a water-bubble.
Application: Practice compassion and cleanliness of conduct; treat praise/blame of appearance as transient; invest in sāttvika habits (japa, seva, sat-saṅga).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bibhatsa
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"On a riverbank at dawn, a luminous water-bubble floats above rippling water, reflecting a face that fades as it rises. The teacher points to the bubble while the ‘auspicious one’ listens; behind them, a small shrine lamp burns steadily, symbolizing inner virtue amid fleeting form.","primary_figures":["dūtikā (addressed as śubhe)","unnamed teacher/sage","symbolic water-bubble with fading reflection"],"setting":"quiet riverbank with reeds, a small portable shrine lamp, and a simple cloth seat","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["pearl white","river teal","soft saffron","mist gray","lamp-gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: riverbank scene framed by ornate gold borders; a large iridescent bubble with a fading reflected face; the teacher in saffron and the listener in silk; gold leaf highlights on the bubble rim, sunrise, and lamp; rich reds/greens with gem-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate dawn river landscape with pale mist; a single bubble painted with subtle iridescence; refined figures seated on a cloth; gentle pastel palette, lyrical reeds and birds, minimal shrine lamp as a warm accent.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized river waves, bold outlines; the bubble as a circular mandala-like motif; expressive eyes on figures; warm sunrise band; natural pigments with strong reds/yellows/greens and a steady lamp flame.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central bubble motif surrounded by lotus and tulasi borders; deep blue water field with gold highlights; small lamp and shrine elements; narrative figures at the lower edge; intricate floral patterns and symmetrical composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["flowing water","distant birds","soft tanpura","gentle bell at cadence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शरीरोयं = शरीरः + अयम्; जलबुद्बुदवच्छुभे = जलबुद्बुदवत् + शुभे (त् + श् → च्छ्); अन्यत्र स्पष्टपदविभागः।
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The verse functions as a didactic warning: without compassion and inner discipline, external form is regarded as unstable and unworthy of praise. The water-bubble image underscores impermanence and redirects attention toward enduring virtues (e.g., purity of conduct, mercy, and self-restraint).