Shloka 14
The Account of Sukalā: Chastity Overcomes Kāma and an Indra-like Trial
ते रूपमिष्टममलमिंद्रस्यापि महात्मनः । यदेष्टं ते तदा ब्रूहि समानेष्ये न संशयः
te rūpamiṣṭamamalamiṃdrasyāpi mahātmanaḥ | yadeṣṭaṃ te tadā brūhi samāneṣye na saṃśayaḥ
Rupa tuan yang suci lagi diidamkan itu bahkan dikasihi oleh Indra yang berhati agung. Maka nyatakanlah apa yang tuan kehendaki; pasti akan aku bawakan kepadamu, tiada syak lagi.
Unspecified (speaker addressing a revered person; internal dialogue context not provided)
Concept: A pure form and sincere desire, when honored, invite assured support; truthful asking and confident giving are marks of noble conduct.
Application: Speak your need plainly, without manipulation; offer help with clarity and follow-through, avoiding doubtful promises.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A luminous figure, praised as ‘pure and desired,’ stands before a noble boon-giver who gestures with open palm, promising to fetch whatever is wished. Indra’s presence is implied through celestial insignia—white elephants, thunderbolt motifs, and a jeweled canopy—suggesting that even the king of gods admires this stainless form.","primary_figures":["the boon-giver (noble speaker)","the revered recipient (pure-form figure)","Indra (symbolic presence or distant enthroned witness)"],"setting":"A celestial audience hall with lotus-carved pillars, garlanded arches, and a polished floor reflecting divine light; attendants hold fly-whisks and conch-shaped lamps.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["gold leaf","pearl white","sapphire blue","lotus pink","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a jeweled celestial court with lotus pillars; the boon-giver extends a varada-mudra toward a serene, spotless figure; Indra’s vajra emblem and Airavata motifs in the background; heavy gold leaf halos, rich crimson drapery, emerald borders, gem-studded ornaments, intricate floral filigree.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: an airy deva-sabha terrace with delicate architecture; refined faces and soft shading; the noble speaker leans forward in courteous assurance while the pure-form figure stands calm; cool blues and greens with lotus-pink accents; distant clouds and a faint Indra-banner fluttering.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and large expressive eyes; the boon-giver and recipient framed by stylized lotus vines; Indra’s symbols (vajra, white elephant) rendered iconically; warm yellow-red-green palette with black contouring and temple-wall texture.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: lotus-filled backdrop with ornate borders; central pair in devotional courtly pose; Indra’s emblems woven into floral patterns; deep indigo ground, gold highlights, peacock-feather motifs, and symmetrical garland designs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","conch shell (distant)","gentle drone (tanpura)","murmur of a celestial assembly"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रूपम्+इष्टम्→रूपमिष्टम्; इष्टम्+अमलम्→इष्टममलम्; अमलम्+इन्द्रस्य→अमलमिंद्रस्य; इन्द्रस्य+अपि→इन्द्रस्यापि; यत्+इष्टम्→यदेष्टम् (त्→द्); संशयः (visarga retained).
FAQs
Indra is the king of the Devas; the verse uses him as a benchmark, stating that the addressed person’s pure, beloved form is cherished even by Indra.
The verse highlights reverence and readiness to serve: the speaker praises the purity of the other and promises to fulfill the requested wish without hesitation.
It signals confidence and commitment—either due to capability, authority, or devotion—emphasizing assured assistance in fulfilling the request.