Shloka 199
Rudra’s Removal of Brahmahatyā; Kapālamocana and Avimukta Māhātmya; Origins of Nara and Karṇa
link to Arjuna/Karna query
अव्यंगं तरुणं सौम्यं रूपवंतं तु गोसुतम् । योङ्कयित्वा मोचयति स याति परमं पदम्
avyaṃgaṃ taruṇaṃ saumyaṃ rūpavaṃtaṃ tu gosutam | yoṅkayitvā mocayati sa yāti paramaṃ padam
Sesiapa yang memasang kuk lalu melepaskan anak lembu jantan yang tidak bercela, muda, lemah lembut dan tampan, dia mencapai kedudukan tertinggi (parama pada).
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses of Adhyaya 14).
Concept: Compassionate, non-exploitative action toward beings—especially cattle—becomes a direct cause of the supreme goal.
Application: Practice gentleness toward dependents (animals, workers, family); avoid using strength merely to dominate; pair necessary ‘yoking’ (duty) with timely ‘release’ (non-attachment and mercy).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A serene village edge at dawn: a youthful, flawless bull-calf with a simple yoke is gently unfastened by a devotee whose hands show reverence rather than ownership. As the calf steps free toward a lotus-filled pond, a subtle, unseen radiance suggests the opening of the ‘supreme abode’ through humble compassion.","primary_figures":["devotee householder","youthful bull-calf (go-suta)","subtle divine presence (suggested Viṣṇu radiance)"],"setting":"pastoral tīrtha-like grove with a small pond, tulasi in the courtyard, distant temple spire","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["saffron gold","lotus pink","pasture green","ivory white","deep indigo"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a calm householder releasing a youthful white bull-calf from a simple yoke near a lotus pond; faint Viṣṇu aura in the background mandala; gold leaf embellishment on the halo, ornaments, and temple spire; rich reds and greens, gem-studded details, traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate scene of a devotee unyoking and releasing a gentle bull-calf in a verdant meadow; lyrical naturalism with fine linework, soft faces, distant blue hills, a small shrine and lotus pond; cool greens and blues with warm dawn wash.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; central figure releasing the calf, stylized lotus pond and temple lamp; characteristic large eyes, red/yellow/green palette; a subtle circular aura indicating ‘parama-pada’ blessing.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: pastoral courtyard with lotus motifs and ornate floral borders; the bull-calf as sacred companion; deep blue background with gold highlights; peacocks and cows in the periphery; a small Viṣṇu symbol (śaṅkha-cakra) subtly integrated above the scene."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","morning birds","gentle cowbells","light breeze","distant conch shell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: योङ्कयित्वा → योजयित्वा (अनुस्वार/वर्णविकल्प); गोसुतम् → गो-सुतम् (समास); अन्यत्र स्पष्ट सन्धि-भेदः न आवश्यकः।
FAQs
It praises a dharmic act connected with cattle—yoking (using) a healthy young bull-calf and then releasing it—presented as a meritorious deed.
The verse states that the doer “attains the supreme abode” (paramaṁ padam), i.e., a highest spiritual state or liberation-like reward.
It links compassionate, responsible treatment of cattle and non-exploitative conduct (release after use) with spiritual merit, framing everyday ethical action as a path to higher attainment.