Shloka 48
Narrative of the Śūdra’s Renunciation of Greed
with the Tulādhāra Greatness Prelude
तस्मात्तद्गृह्यतां तूर्णं भुंक्ष्व भोग्यमकंटकम् । ऐश्वर्यमतुलं शौर्यं लोकानां विस्मयं वरम्
tasmāttadgṛhyatāṃ tūrṇaṃ bhuṃkṣva bhogyamakaṃṭakam | aiśvaryamatulaṃ śauryaṃ lokānāṃ vismayaṃ varam
Portanto, toma-o já, sem demora. Desfruta dos prazeres sem obstáculos: soberania e bravura incomparáveis, maravilha suprema aos olhos dos mundos.
Unspecified (context needed from surrounding verses of Adhyaya 53)
Concept: Worldly persuasion promises obstacle-free enjoyment and fame; the implied teaching (by contrast with surrounding verses) is to discern such allure as transient.
Application: When offered quick gains, pause and examine long-term spiritual cost; channel power and talent into service rather than indulgence.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dazzling court scene where a persuasive figure extends a jeweled tray—crown, sword, and royal insignia—urging immediate acceptance. Courtiers gaze in astonishment, while in the background a faint, almost hidden ascetic silhouette suggests the higher path being eclipsed by glittering allure.","primary_figures":["Persuader/courtier or tempter figure","Recipient (hesitant aspirant)","Astonished courtiers","Symbolic ascetic figure in the distance"],"setting":"Royal sabhā with carved pillars, silk canopies, and heaps of ornaments; a distant doorway opens toward a quiet forest path.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["royal purple","molten gold","ruby red","ivory white","sapphire blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: opulent royal court with gold-leaf heavy architecture, the tempter offering crown and sword on a jeweled platter, recipient poised to accept, courtiers in awe, intricate textiles in rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, thick gilded borders emphasizing worldly splendor.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined palace interior with delicate ornamentation, expressive faces showing persuasion and hesitation, cool yet luminous palette, a subtle open doorway revealing a serene forest path as counterpoint, lyrical naturalism in drapery and posture.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, rhythmic pillar patterns, saturated reds/yellows/greens, the offering gesture exaggerated for narrative clarity, astonished onlookers with large eyes, symbolic forest doorway rendered as a calm green panel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: theatrical court tableau framed by ornate floral borders, deep blue ground with gold highlights, lotus motifs interwoven with royal emblems, the offered crown and sword stylized like ritual objects, a small Viṣṇu emblem faintly above to hint at higher sovereignty."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["court drums (mridanga)","anklet jingles","conch flourish (brief)","murmur of assembly"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्मात् + तत् → तस्मात्तत्; तत् + गृह्यताम् → तद्गृह्यताम् (तद्-आदेशः). भोग्यम् + अकण्टकम् → भोग्यमकण्टकम्. ऐश्वर्यम् + अतुलम् → ऐश्वर्यमतुलम्. अर्थतः सर्वे द्वितीयान्ताः ‘भुंक्ष्व/गृह्यताम्’ इत्यस्य कर्मपदानि।
FAQs
It urges immediate acceptance and enjoyment of an offered state of unobstructed prosperity—marked by incomparable sovereignty (aiśvarya) and valor (śaurya)—that becomes renowned as a marvel to all.
Literally “without thorns,” it implies pleasures or benefits that are smooth, unhindered, and free from impediments such as danger, opposition, or suffering.
The speaker cannot be identified from the single verse alone. In the Padma Purana, many passages occur within dialogues (e.g., Pulastya–Bhīṣma, Śiva–Pārvatī), so the immediately preceding and following verses of Adhyaya 53 are required to assign the speaker confidently.