Shloka 63
Instruction on All Dharma
in the context of Rāma’s Aśvamedha
इत्येवमादयो धर्मा गदिता ऋषिभिस्तदा । श्रुता रामेण महता सर्वलोकहितैषिणा
ityevamādayo dharmā gaditā ṛṣibhistadā | śrutā rāmeṇa mahatā sarvalokahitaiṣiṇā
इत्येवमादयो धर्मा गदिता ऋषिभिस्तदा। श्रुता रामेण महता सर्वलोकहितैषिणा॥
Narrator (continuation of the sages’ discourse; specific primary dialogue pair not explicit in this verse)
Concept: Dharma taught by sages is to be heard and embodied by rulers for the welfare of all worlds.
Application: Seek counsel from the wise; listen before acting; align leadership and family decisions with the common good rather than personal gain.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A circle of sages seated on kusa grass recite dharma while Rāma, regal yet humble, listens with focused eyes. The atmosphere suggests a transition: teachings have concluded, and the king’s resolve to act for loka-kalyāṇa quietly crystallizes.","primary_figures":["Rāma","assembly of sages (ṛṣis)"],"setting":"forest-court hybrid: a royal pavilion set near an āśrama, with a low dais, manuscripts, and a small sacred fire","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["royal blue","saffron","ivory","gold","deep green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma with a gold-leaf halo seated respectfully before multiple sages; ornate pavilion pillars, rich vermilion drapery, emerald accents, gem-studded crowns and ornaments, sacred fire rendered with gold highlights, traditional iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined Rāma in blue garments listening to white-bearded sages; delicate trees and a quiet pavilion; soft shading, cool greens, lyrical composition emphasizing attentive listening and moral gravity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized Rāma with characteristic large eyes and blue complexion, sages in ochre/white; bold outlines, flat yet vibrant pigments; a small agni-kunda central, temple-wall narrative panel feel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Rāma centered within an ornate floral border of lotuses; sages arranged in a semicircle; peacocks at corners; deep blue background with gold motifs, devotional storytelling layout."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["low chanting chorus","crackle of fire","distant birds","soft mridanga-like pulse (subtle)","page-turn of palm leaves"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ityevamādayaḥ = iti + evam + ādayaḥ; ṛṣibhistadā = ṛṣibhiḥ + tadā; sarvalokahitaiṣiṇā = sarva-loka-hita-eṣiṇā (compound).
FAQs
It highlights the transmission of dharma from sages to Rāma and portrays Rāma as an ideal ruler/listener who seeks the welfare of all beings.
Rāma is described as ‘one who seeks the good of all worlds,’ emphasizing the Purāṇic ideal of leadership grounded in universal welfare and righteousness.
It teaches that dharma should be learned from wise authorities and applied with an intention toward the common good rather than personal gain.