Shloka 11
The Greatness of the Revā (Narmadā): Release from the Piśāca Curse
श्रुत्वैतल्लोमशो वाक्यं कृपार्द्रीकृतमानसः । प्रत्युवाच महातेजा दुःखितं तं मुनेः सुतम्
śrutvaitallomaśo vākyaṃ kṛpārdrīkṛtamānasaḥ | pratyuvāca mahātejā duḥkhitaṃ taṃ muneḥ sutam
Mendengar kata-kata Lomaśa itu, hatinya menjadi lembut oleh belas kasih; yang bercahaya agung itu lalu menjawab putera sang muni yang sedang berdukacita.
Unspecified in this verse (the 'mahātejāḥ' replies after hearing Lomaśa; the addressed person is the sage’s son).
Concept: True spiritual radiance expresses itself as compassion; hearing dharmic words softens the heart and leads to protective counsel for the afflicted.
Application: Practice ‘compassionate listening’ before advising; let instruction be preceded by empathy; respond to suffering with a concrete next step (service, prayer, vow, or pilgrimage) rather than mere judgment.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Lomaśa stands slightly to one side, having spoken, while a radiant figure turns toward a sorrowing sage’s son seated on the ground. The luminous one’s expression is tender; his hand is raised in reassurance, and the air feels calmer, as if a cool breeze has entered a heated room.","primary_figures":["Lomaśa Ṛṣi","mahātejāḥ (radiant responder)","sage’s son (grieving)"],"setting":"Hermitage interior courtyard with a small fire altar, water pot, and a tulasī planter near the doorway; simple mats and deer-skin seats.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm amber","saffron","deep brown","leaf green","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: compassionate tableau—radiant figure with gold leaf halo extending a blessing hand toward the grieving youth, Lomaśa in ascetic garb nearby, gold leaf accents on lamps and altar, rich reds and greens, ornate border, devotional serenity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate hermitage scene with delicate facial expressions, soft lamp glow, refined linework, muted earth tones with a warm amber focal light, gentle gesture of reassurance, minimal background to emphasize emotion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, expressive eyes conveying compassion, warm red-yellow palette, stylized altar and tulasī pot, symmetrical composition with the blessing gesture central, temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central compassionate figure framed by lotus and floral borders, warm golden lamp motifs, Lomaśa and the grieving youth arranged symmetrically, intricate textile patterns, subdued blues and gold to keep a consoling mood."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["oil lamp crackle","soft bell chime","night insects (faint)","gentle breeze","quiet breathing pauses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: श्रुत्वा+एतत्→श्रुत्वैतत्; एतत्+लोमशः (पदसन्धिः)→एतल्लोमशो (त्+ल→ल्ल); कृपा+आर्द्रीकृतमानसः→कृपार्द्रीकृतमानसः; प्रत्यु+उवाच→प्रत्युवाच; दुःखितम्+तम् (अनुस्वार/पदसन्धिः)→दुःखितं तं
FAQs
The verse identifies Lomaśa as the one whose words are heard, but the replying speaker is only described as “mahātejāḥ” (the greatly radiant one). The listener being addressed is “the sorrowing son of a sage.” The exact names are clarified by adjacent verses in the chapter.
It highlights compassion as a catalyst for right speech: upon hearing another’s account, the speaker’s mind becomes softened with mercy and he responds to comfort and guide the grieving person.
It serves as a transition marker: after Lomaśa’s statement, the narrative turns to the reply of a revered, luminous figure, setting up the next teaching or explanation addressed to the sage’s son.