Shloka 89
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
तानागतान्मुनीन्दृष्ट्वा वैदेही जनकात्मजा । रामांतिकं परित्यज्य व्रीडिताऽन्यत्र संस्थिता
tānāgatānmunīndṛṣṭvā vaidehī janakātmajā | rāmāṃtikaṃ parityajya vrīḍitā'nyatra saṃsthitā
तानागतान्मुनीन्दृष्ट्वा वैदेही जनकात्मजा । रामान्तिकं परित्यज्य व्रीडिता अन्यत्र संस्थिता ॥
Narrator (Purāṇic narrator describing the scene; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this verse)
Concept: Modesty and propriety protect the sanctity of ritual space; inner virtue expresses itself through restrained conduct.
Application: In sacred or formal settings, let humility and situational awareness guide behavior; avoid becoming the center of attention when rites are underway.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"As the sages enter, Sītā—radiant yet understated—steps away from Rāma with a graceful turn, her veil slightly drawn, eyes lowered in modesty. The moment is intimate and quiet: love expressed through restraint, while the ritual pavilion fills with the dignified presence of ṛṣis.","primary_figures":["Sītā (Vaidehī)","Rāma","arriving sages"],"setting":"Ritual pavilion or palace courtyard with kusa seats, offering trays, and a respectful distance maintained between royal couple and guests.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit softened by daylight","color_palette":["lotus pink","cream white","sapphire blue","soft gold","forest green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Sītā in lotus-pink silk stepping aside with lowered gaze, Rāma in blue with gold halo, sages entering with staff and kamandalu, heavy gold leaf detailing on jewelry and borders, rich red-green background panels, ornate arch framing the ritual space.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate Sītā turning away with translucent veil, subtle blush and refined facial features, sages in muted earth tones, airy courtyard with flowering trees, lyrical naturalism and gentle negative space.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized Sītā with large eyes and graceful hand gesture indicating modest withdrawal, Rāma steady and calm, sages in rhythmic arrangement, bold outlines, warm reds/yellows with green accents, temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Sītā and Rāma centered amid floral borders, sages approaching from the side, lotus motifs and peacocks near water vessels, deep blues and gold highlights, intricate textile-like patterning."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft anklet chime","murmur of Vedic greetings","rustle of silk","gentle bell tinkle","hushed courtyard ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तानागतान्मुनीन्दृष्ट्वा = तान् + आगतान् + मुनीन् + दृष्ट्वा; रामांतिकं = राम + अन्तिकम् (आ + अ → आ); व्रीडिताऽन्यत्र = व्रीडिता + अन्यत्र.
FAQs
The verse portrays Sītā’s vṛīḍā (modesty) and decorum: upon the arrival of revered munis, she steps aside from Rāma’s proximity and stands elsewhere as an expression of respectful restraint.
“Vaidehī” identifies Sītā as the princess of Videha (Mithilā region) and emphasizes her royal-cultural context and refined conduct.
The verse highlights maryādā (propriety) and reverence toward ascetics: even within intimate family space, one maintains respectful boundaries when spiritually eminent guests arrive.