Shloka 65
Rudra’s Removal of Brahmahatyā; Kapālamocana and Avimukta Māhātmya; Origins of Nara and Karṇa
link to Arjuna/Karna query
प्रार्थयंत्यै त्वया शक्र कुंत्यै देयो नरस्ततः । वचसा च मदीयेन एवं कुरु शचीपते
prārthayaṃtyai tvayā śakra kuṃtyai deyo narastataḥ | vacasā ca madīyena evaṃ kuru śacīpate
Wahai Śakra (Indra), kerana Kuntī sedang merayu kepadamu, maka hendaklah seorang lelaki dianugerahkan kepadanya. Dan menurut sabdaku—lakukanlah demikian, wahai suami Śacī.
Unspecified (a divine authority addressing Indra/Śakra)
Concept: Divine governance responds to sincere supplication; boons are granted through authorized channels and higher decree.
Application: When helping others, act decisively when duty is clear; when seeking help, petition with sincerity and right intent rather than entitlement.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In Indra’s jeweled sabhā, a higher divine authority issues a firm command while Indra listens with folded hands, thunderbolt resting beside him. Below, Kuntī’s earnest prayer is visualized as a luminous thread rising upward, linking human longing to celestial decree.","primary_figures":["Indra (Śakra)","a higher divine authority (radiant, indistinct or Vishnu’s emissary)","Kuntī (in a vignette)","Śacī (subtle presence)"],"setting":"celestial court with crystal pillars, cloud-throne, and a distant glimpse of earth below","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["electric blue","pearl white","gold leaf","amethyst purple","cloud silver"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Indra seated on a gold-leaf throne with vajra, Śacī beside him, a radiant commanding deity above with a large halo, Kuntī shown in a lower panel praying, heavy gold embellishment, rich reds/greens, gem-like ornamentation, lotus borders and celestial motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy Svarga court with delicate clouds, Indra attentive, a luminous messenger-deity speaking, Kuntī depicted in a small inset on earth, cool blues and soft whites, refined linework, lyrical composition with floating drapery.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Indra with characteristic wide eyes and ornate crown, the commanding deity’s aura rendered in concentric bands, stylized cloud architecture, strong reds/yellows/greens with blue accents, temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: celestial-lotus mandala framing Indra and Śacī, ornate floral borders, deep indigo background with gold stars, Kuntī’s prayer shown as a lotus-lamp offering motif, intricate patterning and devotional ornament."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","distant thunder","celestial chimes"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कुंत्यै → कुन्त्यै; नरस्ततः → नरः + ततः (विसर्ग-सन्धिः)
FAQs
The verse urges Indra (Śakra/Śacīpati) to grant Kuntī a man/son because she is earnestly pleading.
Śacīpati (“husband of Śacī”) is a traditional epithet for Indra, used to identify and honor him within divine dialogue.
It highlights responsiveness to sincere supplication and the duty of a powerful authority to act compassionately when a plea is just and urgent.