Shloka 58
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
संजाता राजराजेंद्र शंकरं वाक्यमब्रुवन् । जीवयस्व महादेव पुनरेव मनोभवम्
saṃjātā rājarājeṃdra śaṃkaraṃ vākyamabruvan | jīvayasva mahādeva punareva manobhavam
संजाता सा ततो राजराजेन्द्र शङ्करं वाक्यमब्रवीत्। “जीवयस्व महादेव पुनरेव मनोभवम्।”
An unnamed female figure (contextually a petitioner addressing Śiva)
Concept: In extremity, one may approach the divine directly with clear intention; prayer is framed as an act of agency rooted in faith.
Application: When facing irreversible loss, articulate your need plainly; combine humility with steadiness rather than vague complaint.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The petitioner rises from grief into resolve, stepping forward with folded hands before Śaṅkara. Śiva stands serene, ash-smeared and moon-crested, his gaze compassionate yet unshaken, as the plea—‘revive Manobhava’—hangs in the air like a trembling lamp-flame.","primary_figures":["Unnamed female petitioner","Śaṅkara (Śiva)"],"setting":"A sacred grove-temple threshold with bilva trees, stone liṅga-shrine nearby, and a faint celestial aura suggesting divine presence.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit with cool moon-glow","color_palette":["ash gray","moon white","rudraksha brown","deep teal","lamp-flame amber"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śiva with gold leaf halo, crescent moon and gaṅgā motif in hair, tiger-skin drape, the petitioner in rich silk with jeweled bangles, ornate shrine arch with gold embossing, bilva leaves and lamps rendered with bright reds/greens and gilded highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate grove scene, slender Śiva with gentle expression, cool nocturne palette, delicate foliage and bilva leaves, the petitioner’s posture captured with refined linework, soft gradients suggesting moonlight and devotional tension.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Śiva with bold outlines, stylized ornaments, warm yellow-red-green pigments, the petitioner with large expressive eyes and folded hands, temple wall aesthetic with rhythmic patterns and sacred symbols (trident, damaru).","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative floral borders, stylized lamps and lotus motifs, central figures of Śiva and petitioner framed symmetrically, deep blue background with gold accents, intricate textile patterns on garments, devotional tableau feel."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["damaru pulse (subtle)","temple bells","night insects","soft conch in distance","crackling oil lamp"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vākyamabruvan = vākyam + abruvan; tacchrutvā (next verse) shows cch from t + ś. punareva analyzed as punar + eva.
FAQs
Manobhava literally means “mind-born” and is a common epithet for Kāma (the god of desire), traditionally said to be born from the mind.
The speaker petitions Śiva (Mahādeva/Śaṅkara) to revive Manobhava—i.e., to restore him to life again.
It highlights supplication to divine authority for restoration and mercy, portraying Śiva as the one with power over life, death, and renewal.