Shloka 42
Protection of Brāhmaṇas
संसारे जन्मसंप्राप्य न लब्धं सुखमत्र च । अनेन बालकेनापि मरिष्यति कथं त्वयम्
saṃsāre janmasaṃprāpya na labdhaṃ sukhamatra ca | anena bālakenāpi mariṣyati kathaṃ tvayam
Setelah lahir dalam samsara, di sini tiada kebahagiaan sejati. Bahkan anak kecil ini pun akan mati—maka bagaimana engkau akan terlepas daripada maut?
Unspecified (context-dependent admonisher within the narrative)
Concept: Worldly life is pervaded by impermanence; death spares none—recognize this and turn toward lasting spiritual refuge.
Application: Use awareness of mortality to reduce attachment, reconcile conflicts, and invest daily time in japa, worship, and ethical living.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A stern yet compassionate admonisher addresses a worried figure, pointing gently toward a small child nearby—an embodied reminder that even innocence is not exempt from time. In the background, a fading lotus and a setting sun symbolize the world’s fleeting pleasures, while a distant temple silhouette hints at the enduring refuge.","primary_figures":["an admonishing elder/sage","a troubled householder","a small child"],"setting":"edge of a village path near a banyan tree; distant temple spire; a lotus pond with a few petals drifting","lighting_mood":"golden dusk","color_palette":["dusky gold","banyan green","ash gray","lotus mauve","indigo shadow"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: elder-sage with gold halo instructs a householder; a child stands near a lotus pond with drifting petals; gold leaf sun at dusk, rich maroon and green textiles, ornate temple silhouette in the distance, embossed borders and jewel-like highlights on the sage’s staff and ornaments.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical dusk landscape with banyan tree and lotus pond; delicate facial expressions showing sober realization; soft gradients in sky, refined garments, minimal architecture of a distant shrine; gentle gesture emphasizing impermanence.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; stylized setting sun and lotus pond; elder’s large eyes convey calm truth; red/yellow/green palette with indigo shadows; decorative vine borders framing the moral instruction scene.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symbolic composition—lotus petals falling as a border motif; central figures in conversation; include subtle Viṣṇu symbols (śaṅkha-cakra) on a hanging banner near the distant shrine; deep blue cloth ground with gold and pink floral filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["evening birds","soft wind","distant temple bell","long pauses","low tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जन्मसंप्राप्य = जन्म-सम्प्राप्य; बालकेनापि = बालकेन अपि.
FAQs
It stresses the unsatisfactory nature of worldly existence: even after taking birth, lasting happiness is not found, because everything ends in death.
The child is used as a stark example of impermanence—death spares no age—intensifying the call to reflect on life’s fragility.
Recognize mortality and avoid complacency; cultivate detachment (vairāgya) and prioritize enduring spiritual aims over temporary pleasures.