Shloka 91
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
एकेनापि च दोषेण त्वामेषा हि न मन्यते । एष मे संशयो जातो भवान्विष्णुमयो नृप
ekenāpi ca doṣeṇa tvāmeṣā hi na manyate | eṣa me saṃśayo jāto bhavānviṣṇumayo nṛpa
Walau hanya kerana satu cela, dia tidak menerima tuanku. Wahai nṛpa, timbul keraguanku—adakah tuanku viṣṇu-maya, yakni dipenuhi hakikat dan sifat Viṣṇu?
Uncertain (context not provided; addressed to a king as 'nṛpa')
Concept: A single unaddressed fault can obstruct acceptance and harmony; true worth is measured by inner alignment with Viṣṇu-dharma, not status.
Application: Treat small lapses (speech, fidelity, greed, cruelty) as spiritually consequential; do self-audit before blaming others, and align daily choices with compassion and restraint.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a lamp-lit royal sabhā, a veiled noblewoman stands at a respectful distance, her gaze firm with discernment. A counselor or sage points subtly toward the king, while the king’s face shows startled doubt—caught between pride and the unsettling question of whether he truly embodies Viṣṇu’s nature.","primary_figures":["King (nṛpa)","A discerning woman (queen/bride figure)","Court counselor/sage (speaker)","Attendants with fly-whisks"],"setting":"Royal court with carved pillars, lotus motifs, and a small Viṣṇu shrine niche in the background hinting at the Vaishnava frame.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep maroon","antique gold","sapphire blue","ivory","smoky charcoal"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a South Indian-inspired royal court scene with the king seated on a jeweled throne, a poised woman standing in refusal, and a sage-like minister questioning ‘viṣṇu-maya’; heavy gold leaf on crowns, throne arch, and lotus borders; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, a small Viṣṇu icon in a niche with conch and discus motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court interior with delicate linework; the king’s anxious expression contrasted with the woman’s calm discernment; cool palette with lapis and soft ochres; patterned textiles, lotus-carved pillars, and a subtle Vaishnava shrine element; refined faces and lyrical negative space.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and flat natural pigments; the king in regal posture yet troubled eyes, the woman as dignified and resolute; background with stylized lotus medallions and a small Viṣṇu emblem; dominant reds, yellows, greens with black contouring and characteristic large eyes.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symbolic court scene framed by lotus vines and conch-disc borders; the moral question visualized by a faint aura of Viṣṇu symbols (śaṅkha, cakra) hovering near the king, testing his worthiness; deep indigo ground with gold detailing, floral borders, and peacocks at the margins."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low court murmurs","conch shell (distant)","silence after the question"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एकेनापि = एकेन + अपि; त्वामेषा = त्वाम् + एषा; भवान्विष्णुमयो = भवान् + विष्णुमयः
FAQs
A single perceived fault can cause rejection, and the speaker wonders whether the king possesses a special, Viṣṇu-pervaded nature (viṣṇu-maya) that explains the situation.
It means “pervaded by Viṣṇu” or “imbued with Viṣṇu’s essence,” suggesting a sanctified or divinely influenced disposition.
It cautions that even one defect (doṣa) may outweigh virtues in social or moral judgment, and it encourages careful discernment before forming conclusions.