Shloka 171
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
देवकार्यं महत्कृत्वा आगच्छेथाः पुनः पुरीम् । राघवस्तु तथा देवं नत्वा शीघ्रं विनिर्गतः
devakāryaṃ mahatkṛtvā āgacchethāḥ punaḥ purīm | rāghavastu tathā devaṃ natvā śīghraṃ vinirgataḥ
“Setelah menyempurnakan tugas besar para dewa, kembalilah semula ke kota.” Demikianlah Rāghava menunduk sembah kepada Dewa itu, lalu segera berangkat.
Unspecified (narrative voice; a directive addressed to a group, followed by narration about Rāghava)
Concept: Complete the entrusted divine duty and return—action sanctified by purpose and concluded with reverent bowing.
Application: Finish responsibilities with focus; begin and end tasks with a moment of reverence (gratitude/prayer), then act without delay.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A deity or revered figure gives final instructions—‘return to the city after completing the gods’ great work’—as Rāghava bows with palms joined. In the next instant, he turns and strides away, garments and bow-sling catching the wind, embodying reverence followed by decisive action.","primary_figures":["Rāghava (Rāma)","A presiding deity or divine elder (contextual)","Lakṣmaṇa (optional attendant)"],"setting":"Shrine courtyard at the edge of a forest road leading back toward a distant city skyline.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["bronze","deep blue","sandalwood beige","crimson","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma in añjali bowing before a deity on a pedestal; gold leaf halos, ornate pillars, rich maroon-green drapery; dynamic posture showing immediate departure; decorative arch and lamp flames rendered with gilded highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet courtyard scene with refined gestures; soft evening light, delicate architecture, a winding path toward a faint city; Rāma’s swift turn captured with lyrical motion and subtle dust at his feet.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: strong outlines, stylized shrine and lamp stands; Rāma bowing then stepping forward; warm reds and yellows with green accents; ornamental border with conch and lotus motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional symmetry—central shrine, Rāma in reverent pose; ornate floral borders and lamp motifs; deep blue background with gold detailing; peacocks near the path indicating auspicious departure."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","footsteps on stone","brief conch","rustling leaves","lamp crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: महत्कृत्वा = महत् + कृत्वा; राघवस्तु = राघवः + तु.
FAQs
It indicates a divinely sanctioned duty or mission undertaken for cosmic order (dharma), framed as service to the gods rather than personal gain.
It emphasizes reverence (bowing to the deity) and swift, disciplined action—devotion expressed through prompt fulfillment of duty.
Complete one’s entrusted responsibility for the common good (a “great divine task”), maintain humility before the sacred, and act without delay once the right course is known.