Shloka 84
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
उपविष्टे तु काकुत्स्थे अर्घं दत्वा विभीषणः । उवाच प्रांजलिर्भूत्वा सुग्रीवं भरतं तथा
upaviṣṭe tu kākutsthe arghaṃ datvā vibhīṣaṇaḥ | uvāca prāṃjalirbhūtvā sugrīvaṃ bharataṃ tathā
Apabila Kakutstha (Rāma) telah bersemayam, Vibhīṣaṇa pun mempersembahkan arghya (air penghormatan); lalu dengan tangan berlipat, dia menyapa Sugrīva dan Bharata juga.
Vibhīṣaṇa
Concept: Honoring the righteous guest and the Lord through arghya and añjali is dharma; devotion expresses itself through proper, humble service.
Application: Practice ‘atithi-satkāra’ and respectful speech; when meeting elders/teachers, offer simple water/seat/attention—small rituals that train humility and gratitude.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma sits composed on a simple yet regal seat, bow resting nearby, while Vibhīṣaṇa steps forward with a golden vessel of arghya, palms joined after the offering. Sugrīva and Bharata stand respectfully to either side, forming a circle of dharmic alliance within the once-hostile halls of Laṅkā.","primary_figures":["Rāma (Kakutstha)","Vibhīṣaṇa","Sugrīva","Bharata"],"setting":"A transformed Laṅkā audience hall—still jeweled, but softened by garlands, clean water vessels, and orderly seating that signals restored dharma.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm gold","sandalwood beige","deep green","royal blue","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: seated Rāma with gold-leaf halo and ornate crown, Vibhīṣaṇa offering arghya in a gilded bowl; Sugrīva and Bharata flanking with respectful posture; rich red-green textiles, embossed gold architecture, gem-like highlights on ornaments and vessels.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate courtly scene with refined faces; Rāma seated calmly, Vibhīṣaṇa slightly bowed; Sugrīva and Bharata in balanced composition; soft pastel palace interior with delicate patterns, gentle light and restrained ornamentation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized eyes; Rāma seated with bow motif, Vibhīṣaṇa holding arghya vessel; Sugrīva and Bharata in profile; mural borders with floral geometry, dominant reds/yellows/greens and clear iconographic clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional court tableau framed by lotus and floral borders; Rāma centered with halo, attendants symmetrically arranged; intricate textile patterns on garments, deep blue background with gold accents, ceremonial vessels rendered with ornate detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft bells","water being poured","tanpura drone","gentle hand cymbals"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रांजलिः+भूत्वा→प्रांजलिर्भूत्वा.
FAQs
Arghya is a formal honor-offering given to a revered guest; here it highlights dharmic hospitality and reverence shown to Rāma as an ideal king and worthy recipient of worship-like respect.
“Kakutstha” is a dynastic epithet of the Ikṣvāku lineage; using it emphasizes Rāma’s royal heritage and his identity as a paradigmatic ruler of that solar dynasty.
The verse models humility and proper conduct in dialogue—honoring elders and leaders with respectful gestures before speaking, reflecting self-control and reverence as core virtues.