Shloka 5
The Story of Sukalā
Episode: Ugrasena and Padmāvatī’s Return to Vidarbha
नाम्ना पद्मावती नाम सत्यधर्मपरायणा । सा तु स्त्रीणां गुणैर्युक्ता द्वितीयेव समुद्रजा
nāmnā padmāvatī nāma satyadharmaparāyaṇā | sā tu strīṇāṃ guṇairyuktā dvitīyeva samudrajā
सा पद्मावतीति नाम्ना ख्याता, सत्यधर्मपरायणा; स्त्रीगुणैः सम्यग्युक्ता, द्वितीयेव समुद्रजा लक्ष्मीः।
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Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गुणैः + युक्ता → गुणैर्युक्ता (रेफ-सन्धि/विसर्ग-लोप). द्वितीया + इव → द्वितीयेव (स्वर-सन्धि).
FAQs
Padmāvatī is presented as a woman renowned for devotion to truth (satya) and righteousness (dharma), praised as possessing exemplary feminine virtues.
“Samudrajā” means “ocean-born,” a common epithet of Lakṣmī. The comparison elevates Padmāvatī by likening her excellence and auspicious qualities to Lakṣmī herself.
It highlights satya (truthfulness) and dharma (righteous conduct) as defining virtues, presenting them as the foundation of an exemplary character.