Shloka 23
Glorification of Prayāga
The Gaṅgā–Yamunā Confluence
न वेदवचनात्तात न लोकवचनादपि । मतिरुत्क्रमणीया ते प्रयागगमनं प्रति
na vedavacanāttāta na lokavacanādapi | matirutkramaṇīyā te prayāgagamanaṃ prati
Wahai yang dikasihi, jangan biarkan tekadmu berpaling, sama ada oleh kewibawaan sabda Veda mahupun oleh bicara manusia; tetapkan niatmu untuk menuju Prayāga.
Unspecified (dialogue context not provided in input; likely an elder/teacher addressing a younger interlocutor as 'tāta')
Concept: Hold fast to a righteous intention; do not let external authorities or social chatter derail a dharmic pilgrimage resolve.
Application: When you choose a wholesome spiritual practice—pilgrimage, japa, ekādaśī, charity—commit and protect it from distraction, cynicism, and procrastination; seek guidance, but don’t outsource your conscience.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An elder teacher places a reassuring hand on a young pilgrim’s shoulder at a crossroads, pointing toward a distant river-city where temple flags flutter. Behind them, shadowy figures representing ‘loka-vacana’ whisper doubts, while faint palm-leaf scriptures hover as ‘veda-vacana’; the pilgrim’s gaze remains fixed forward, embodying unshaken sankalpa.","primary_figures":["elder guru/ācārya","young pilgrim (tāta)","symbolic whispering townsfolk (optional)"],"setting":"Dusty pilgrimage road with milestone stones, distant glimpse of Prayāga ghats and a confluence shimmer on the horizon.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["ochre","indigo","river-silver","leaf green","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: guru and young pilgrim at a crossroads, gold-leaf aura around the guru’s gesture of instruction, distant Prayāga with stylized ghats and flags, whispering figures in subdued tones at the margins, rich reds/greens, ornate borders with śaṅkha-cakra motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical road scene with delicate trees, the guru pointing toward a shimmering confluence in the distance, soft pastel sky, refined facial expressions showing calm resolve, subtle depiction of whispering onlookers as pale silhouettes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, expressive large eyes, guru in saffron with commanding hand gesture, young pilgrim in white, background bands showing scripture-scroll motifs and distant river-city, warm reds/yellows/greens with rhythmic patterning.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: pilgrimage road framed by intricate floral borders, peacocks and lotuses as auspicious signs, central pair (guru and pilgrim) with Vaishnava symbols in the border, deep blues and gold accents, distant ghats stylized like a sacred panorama."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["footsteps on a path","distant temple bells","wind through trees","soft murmurs fading away"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वेदवचनात्तात = वेदवचनात् + तात; लोकवचनादपि = लोकवचनात् + अपि; मतिरुत्क्रमणीया = मतिः + उत्क्रमणीया
FAQs
It highlights steadfastness: one should not be diverted from a dharmic pilgrimage goal either by selective scriptural argumentation or by fluctuating social talk.
Maintain firm resolve (mati) toward a sacred aim—here, the pilgrimage to Prayāga—without being deflected by external voices.
When pursuing a righteous commitment, avoid being swayed by hearsay or debate; act with clarity and perseverance.