Shloka 63
The Yayāti Episode
with the Glory of Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha
दोषेणैकेनलिप्तोसि भवंतं नैव मन्यते । राजोवाच । मम दोषं वदस्व त्वं यदि जानासि निश्चितम्
doṣeṇaikenaliptosi bhavaṃtaṃ naiva manyate | rājovāca | mama doṣaṃ vadasva tvaṃ yadi jānāsi niścitam
दोषेणैकेन लिप्तोऽसि भवंतं नैव मन्यते। राजोवाच—मम दोषं वदस्व त्वं यदि जानासि निश्चितम्॥
The King (rājā)
Concept: Even a single doṣa can eclipse one’s guṇa in social and spiritual perception; dharma begins with honest identification of one’s fault.
Application: Invite truthful feedback, name the specific habit that harms relationships, and take a concrete vow of correction (saṅkalpa) before daily worship.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a quiet palace hall, the king stands slightly bowed, palms joined, asking a trusted counselor to name the single fault that has stained his reputation. Courtiers hold their breath as the moral weight of one doṣa hangs like a shadow over the king’s jeweled crown.","primary_figures":["The King (rājā)","Royal counselor/sage (mantrin/ṛṣi)","Silent courtiers"],"setting":"pillared sabhā (royal court) with carved lotus motifs and a small Viṣṇu shrine niche in the background","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep maroon","antique gold","sandalwood beige","smoky indigo","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a solemn rājā in jeweled crown and silk dhotī stands with añjali-mudrā before a seated sage-counselor on a low throne, palace pillars with lotus carvings, a small Viṣṇu shrine niche behind, heavy gold leaf halos and borders, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, crisp South Indian iconographic detailing, moral gravity in facial expressions.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: an intimate court scene with the king leaning forward in humility toward a calm advisor, delicate brushwork, refined faces, patterned textiles, pale sandstone palace terrace opening to a distant river haze, cool blues and soft ochres, lyrical naturalism emphasizing introspection.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, the king and counselor in profile within a temple-like court, stylized lotus pillars, warm red-yellow-green pigments, large expressive eyes conveying remorse and discernment, ornamental borders with conch and lotus motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a moral court tableau framed by intricate floral borders and lotus vines, subtle inclusion of a small Śālagrāma/Viṣṇu emblem near the shrine niche, deep blues and gold accents, peacocks perched on palace parapets, devotional undertone despite royal setting."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft court murmurs fading into silence","temple bells in the distance","conch shell (very faint)","oil-lamp crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दोषेणैकेनलिप्तोसि = दोषेण + एकेन + लिप्तः + असि; नैव = न + एव; राजोवाच = राजा + उवाच.
FAQs
It highlights humility and accountability: rather than reacting defensively, the king asks to clearly identify his fault so he can correct it.
It suggests that even one serious flaw can overshadow many virtues in social and moral judgment, prompting careful self-discipline.
Not directly; it primarily presents an ethical moment within a dialogue—self-inquiry and correction—which supports dharmic conduct that underlies all spiritual paths.