Shloka 66
हयरत्नेन संयुक्तस्तथा वीरैः सुशोभितः । राज्ञा पुरस्कृतो राजा शत्रुघ्नः प्राप मंदिरम्
hayaratnena saṃyuktastathā vīraiḥ suśobhitaḥ | rājñā puraskṛto rājā śatrughnaḥ prāpa maṃdiram
हयरत्नेन संयुक्तो वीरैश्च सुशोभितः। राज्ञा पुरस्कृतः श्रीमान् राजा शत्रुघ्नो मन्दिरं प्राप।
Narrator (contextual; within the Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue framework of the Pātāla-khaṇḍa)
Concept: Honor given to a righteous hero and orderly kingship are portrayed as auspicious foundations for hearing and enacting dharma.
Application: Cultivate discipline and humility in moments of success; treat honors as responsibility to serve higher ideals.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A triumphant yet restrained royal procession enters a palace gateway: Śatrughna, adorned with a radiant horse-gem, advances amid a disciplined guard of heroes. Courtiers scatter flowers while conch and drum announce the auspicious arrival, the palace pillars gleaming like a temple of rājadharma.","primary_figures":["King Śatrughna","attendant heroes (vīrāḥ)","welcoming king and courtiers"],"setting":"palace approach with carved gateways, banners, and a ceremonial courtyard","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["burnished gold","vermilion red","ivory white","emerald green","sapphire blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: King Śatrughna entering a grand palace mandapa, wearing gem-studded crown and ornaments, the horse-gem glowing at his chest; attendants with spears and flywhisks; gold leaf halos and architectural borders, rich reds and greens, embossed gold detailing on pillars and jewelry, traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical palace courtyard with delicate arches; Śatrughna in refined profile, soft textiles and patterned sashes; attendants in muted mountain hues; flowering trees at the margins; fine brushwork, cool shadows, and gentle narrative intimacy.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; Śatrughna centered with large expressive eyes, ornate crown, and rhythmic rows of warriors; palace wall motifs and lotus borders; dominant reds, yellows, greens with controlled gold accents.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ceremonial entrance framed by lotus and floral borders; peacocks on parapets, garlands overhead; Śatrughna and attendants rendered with intricate textile patterns; deep indigo background with gold highlights, temple-like festooning and symmetrical ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell","mridanga-like drums","footsteps on stone","murmur of courtiers"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: संयुक्तस्तथा = संयुक्तः + तथा (विसर्ग-लोप). सुशोभितः (सु-उपसर्ग).
FAQs
Śatrughna is a royal figure known from the Rāmāyaṇa tradition, here described as arriving at the palace after being honored and accompanied by warriors.
It indicates that he was formally honored or given precedence by the king—received with distinction before entering the palace.
The verse reflects ideals of royal protocol and kṣatriya culture: honor, public recognition, and dignified accompaniment by brave attendants.