Varaha Purana 137.37 — Adhyaya 137, Shloka 37

The Tale of the Vulture and the She-Jackal: The Māhātmya of the Saukarava Sacred Field

Devanagari script

ततो भर्त्तुर्वचः श्रुत्वा प्रहस्य रुचिरेक्षणा ॥ उभौ तौ चरणौ गृह्य राजानं वाक्यमब्रवीत् ॥

Transliteration

tato bharttur vacaḥ śrutvā prahasya rucirekṣaṇā | ubhau tau caraṇau gṛhya rājānaṃ vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

Kemudian, setelah mendengar sabda suaminya, wanita bermata indah itu tersenyum; sambil memegang kedua kaki beliau, dia menyampaikan kata-kata kepada raja.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• bharttuḥ: of the husband

• vacaḥ: words

• śrutvā: having heard

• prahasya: smiling/laughing softly

• rucira-īkṣaṇā: she whose eyes are lovely

• ubhau: both

• tau: those

• caraṇau: feet

• gṛhya: having taken/holding

• rājānam: to the king

• vākyam: speech/words

• abravīt: said

Speaker

Narrator (implied)

Varaha Avatara Context

Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false,"aspect_highlighted":"None","boar_form_detail":"None","earth_interaction":"None"}

Bhu Devi Dialogue

Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false,"speaker_role":"None","bhu_devi_state":"None","key_question":"None"}

Mathura Mandala

Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false,"specific_site":"None","parikrama_context":"None","krishna_connection":"None"}

Dharma Shastra

Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":false,"topic":"None","instruction_summary":"None","karmic_consequence":"None"}

Vrata Mahatmya

Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false,"vrata_name":"None","tithi_month":"None","promised_fruit":"None"}

Cosmic Boar Symbolism

Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false,"symbolic_interpretation":"None","yajna_varaha_imagery":"None","vedantic_connection":"None"}

Philosophical Teaching

Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"Ethical exemplar (vinaya and reverence)","core_concept":"Humility and respectful address—touching the feet—signals dharmic relational conduct and receptivity to counsel.","practical_application":"Approach elders/teachers/spouses with respect; listen first, respond without hostility, and ground speech in humility."}

Subject Matter

Subject Matter: ["Ethics","Heritage Sites"]

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: śṛṅgāra

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

Geographic Context

Type: None

Cross References

Related Themes: Narrative framing around a king and queen (implied larger story context)

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A lovely-eyed lady smiles, grasps her husband’s feet in reverence, and speaks to the king.","item_prompts":["king seated","lady holding both feet (pāda-grahaṇa)","gentle smile","court interior","attendants or minimal royal symbols (throne, fly-whisk)"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: stylized royal court, expressive eyes, restrained gesture of pāda-grahaṇa, warm tones and ornamental borders.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: richly jeweled king and queen, gold-leaf throne and halo-like arch, emphasized ornaments and textiles.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: refined court scene, delicate jewelry, soft smile, dignified posture, subtle architectural backdrop.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari: intimate palace interior, lyrical lines, bright textiles, tender respectful gesture as focal point."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative, tender","suggested_raga":"Khamaj","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"warm, storytelling, gentle"}

Tags

• Classical Literature

FAQs

What is the historical significance of this verse?

It shows conventional Sanskrit narrative markers of deference and social protocol, useful for reconstructing cultural norms reflected in Purāṇic storytelling.

Which geographic location is identified?

No geographic location is named in this verse.

What is the primary ethical instruction?

It models respectful address and interpersonal conduct within hierarchical social settings.