Shloka 46

Instruction to Śatrughna and the Mobilization for Rāma’s Aśvamedha

Devanagari script

रामचंद्रो महाभागः सर्वशूरशिरोमणिः । तन्माता कोसलनृपपत्नीगर्भसमुद्भवा

Transliteration

rāmacaṃdro mahābhāgaḥ sarvaśūraśiromaṇiḥ | tanmātā kosalanṛpapatnīgarbhasamudbhavā

Translation

Рамачандра — наивысше благословенный, венечный самоцвет среди всех героев. Его мать произошла из чрева царицы, супруги царя Косалы.

Word by Word

• राम-चन्द्रः: Rāmacandra
• राम-चन्द्रः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राम (प्रातिपदिक) + चन्द्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; कर्मधारयः (Rama who is like the moon / Rama-moon)

• महाभागः: most fortunate
• महाभागः: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महā (प्रातिपदिक) + भाग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; कर्मधारयः; विशेषणम् (qualifying रामचन्द्रः)

• सर्व-शूर-शिरोमणिः: the crown-jewel among all heroes
• सर्व-शूर-शिरोमणिः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + शूर (प्रातिपदिक) + शिरस् (प्रातिपदिक) + मणि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; बहुपद-तत्पुरुषः; शिरोमणिः = शिरसि मणिः (head-jewel)

• तत्-माता: his mother
• तत्-माता: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक) + मातृ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः = तस्य माता (his mother)

• कोसल-नृप-पत्नी-गर्भ-समुद्भवा: born from the womb of the Kosala king’s wife
• कोसल-नृप-पत्नी-गर्भ-समुद्भवा: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कोसल (प्रातिपदिक) + नृप (प्रातिपदिक) + पत्नी (प्रातिपदिक) + गर्भ (प्रातिपदिक) + सम्+उद्+भू (धातु) → समुद्भव (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; बहुपद-तत्पुरुषः; 'समुद्भवा' = भूतकृदन्त/नित्यविशेषण (born/arisen) qualifying तन्माता

Speaker

Unspecified narrator (contextual speaker not provided in the input excerpt)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Greatness is rooted in auspicious birth and dharmic lineage, yet expressed as virtue and protection of the world; honoring mother and lineage supports dharma.

Application: Cultivate gratitude toward parents/teachers and uphold family dharma through personal conduct rather than mere pride in lineage.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: city

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāmacandra stands poised with calm heroism, a ‘crest-jewel’ among warriors—his aura steady rather than aggressive. Behind him, a gentle vignette shows his mother, the Kosalan queen, in a palace chamber, emphasizing sacred maternity and the human tenderness through which the divine enters history.","primary_figures":["Rāmacandra","Kausalyā (Kosalan queen, implied)","Daśaratha (optional, implied by lineage)"],"setting":"Ayodhya palace courtyard transitioning to inner palace chamber; banners, lotus motifs, royal pillars","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["royal blue","soft gold","lotus pink","ivory","sandalwood beige"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma as central standing figure with gold leaf halo and ornate crown; secondary panel showing Kausalyā seated in palace interior; rich reds/greens, embossed gold jewelry, traditional iconography, decorative arch framing both lineage and heroism.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Ayodhya palace scene with refined architecture; Rāma in serene heroic posture, Kausalyā in a softly lit chamber; delicate facial features, pastel textiles, gentle dawn light, lyrical mood.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Rāma with bow and calm gaze; Kausalyā depicted with stylized eyes and royal ornaments; bold outlines, warm pigments, temple mural symmetry, lotus borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Rāma figure framed by lotus and floral borders; side medallion of Kausalyā as auspicious motherhood; deep blue background with gold highlights, intricate vine work, peacocks at corners for royal auspiciousness."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft tanpura drone","temple bells (distant)","morning birds","gentle conch (faint)","quiet pauses"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: रामचंद्रो = रामचन्द्रः (अ + अ → ओ in external sandhi); तन्माता = तत् + माता (तद्-प्रातिपदिक sandhi); कोसलनृपपत्नीगर्भसमुद्भवा analyzed as multi-member compound.

Characters & Entities

• Rāmacandra (Rāma)
• Kosala
• King of Kosala
• Queen of Kosala

FAQs

Who is praised in this verse of the Padma Purana?

The verse praises Rāmacandra (Rāma), calling him the foremost among all heroes.

What does the epithet sarvaśūraśiromaṇiḥ imply?

It means “crest-jewel among all heroes,” indicating supreme valor and exemplary leadership.

What lineage detail is highlighted here?

It notes that Rāma’s mother is connected to the Kosalan royal household—born from the womb of the queen of the king of Kosala—emphasizing royal, dharmic pedigree.