Shloka 70

Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva

Devanagari script

सुष्वाप तां निशां तत्र भ्रातृभार्यासमन्वितः । विभावर्यवसाने तु स्वप्नांते रघुनंदनः

Transliteration

suṣvāpa tāṃ niśāṃ tatra bhrātṛbhāryāsamanvitaḥ | vibhāvaryavasāne tu svapnāṃte raghunaṃdanaḥ

Translation

Di sana baginda tidur melalui malam itu, ditemani isteri saudaranya. Namun pada penghujung malam—tatkala mimpi berakhir—Raghunandana (Rāma) …

Word by Word

सुष्वापslept

ताम्that

निशाम्night

तत्रthere

भ्रातृ-भार्या-समन्वितःaccompanied by his brothers' wives

विभावरी-अवसानेat night’s end

तुbut/then

स्वप्न-अन्तेat the end of the dream

रघु-नन्दनःRaghu’s descendant (Rama)

Speaker

Narrator (Purāṇic narrator continuing the story; specific dialogue-pair not explicit in this single śloka)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Rest and vigilance alternate; the end of night symbolizes awakening from māyā-like dream into purposeful action.

Application: Treat sleep as sacred reset; on waking, recollect purpose (saṅkalpa) before action.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: forest

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A quiet forest shelter under a star-strewn sky: Rāma lies in composed sleep, the scene wrapped in protective calm. The air feels suspended, as if the last moments of a dream hover above him like a translucent veil, hinting that dawn will bring a turning point.","primary_figures":["Rāma","brother’s wife (as referenced, kept modest and non-sensational)"],"setting":"Simple forest dwelling/āśrama resting area with kusa mats, a small oil lamp dying down, trees silhouetted","lighting_mood":"moonlit with faint lamp-glow","color_palette":["midnight blue","silver moonlight","smoky gray","soft ochre","pine green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma reclining on a simple bed-mat with a gentle halo even in sleep; subdued gold leaf on halo and lamp; ornate border; night sky stylized with gold dots; figures rendered with traditional modesty and devotional restraint.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate nocturne—Rāma sleeping in a forest pavilion, delicate lines and cool palette; moonlight washes the scene; a faint dream-cloud motif above his head; minimal ornament, emphasis on quiet realism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bold outlines, stylized sleeping posture of Rāma with serene face; lamp and trees as iconic shapes; deep blues and greens with warm yellow highlights; mural border patterns.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Night scene framed by floral borders; stylized stars and lotus motifs; Rāma resting at center with symmetrical trees and peacocks; deep indigo cloth ground with gold detailing, devotional calm."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["night insects","distant owl call","soft crackle of dying lamp","gentle breeze","deep silence"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: भ्रातृभार्यासमन्वितः = भ्रातृ-भार्या-समन्वितः; विभावर्यवसाने = विभावरी-अवसाने; स्वप्नांते = स्वप्न-अन्ते; रघुनंदनः = रघु-नन्दनः

Characters & Entities

Raghunandana (Rāma)

FAQs

Who is referred to as ‘Raghunandana’ in this verse?

‘Raghunandana’ means “the delight/descendant of the Raghu dynasty,” a common epithet for Śrī Rāma.

What is the narrative function of mentioning ‘svapnānte’ (at the end of a dream)?

It signals a transition point in the story—events are about to shift after a dream sequence or a dream-like interval at night’s end.

Does this verse teach a direct ethical or bhakti doctrine?

Not explicitly; it is primarily narrative setup. Any ethical or devotional teaching would be drawn from the surrounding context of the chapter rather than from this line alone.