Shloka 47
The Destruction of Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
इह जन्मनि ते तादृक्पुत्रिके भुंजते फलम् । परितापं मा कृथास्त्वं फलं भुंक्ष्व पुराकृतम्
iha janmani te tādṛkputrike bhuṃjate phalam | paritāpaṃ mā kṛthāstvaṃ phalaṃ bhuṃkṣva purākṛtam
इहैव जन्मनि, पुत्रिके, तादृशकर्मणां फलं त्वं भुङ्क्षे। परितापं मा कृथाः; पुराकृतस्य कर्मणः फलं भुङ्क्ष्व॥
Unspecified (contextual narrator/teacher figure addressing 'putrikā'—a daughter)
Concept: Present suffering is the ripening of prior action; grief is eased by understanding karma and patiently undergoing its fruit.
Application: In hardship, reduce self-blame and resentment: acknowledge causes, seek dharmic remedies, and cultivate steady practice (japa, pūjā, charity) while enduring what cannot be immediately changed.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A compassionate elder bends slightly toward a young woman addressed as ‘putrikā,’ offering reassurance with a gentle hand gesture. The girl’s tears subside as she looks toward a small altar flame, symbolizing the steady digestion of past karma into wisdom.","primary_figures":["teacher/elder (sage or parent-like figure)","young woman (putrikā)","small altar flame (symbolic)"],"setting":"Quiet interior of an āśrama hut or courtyard with a simple shrine, kusa mat, and water pot; a neem or aśvattha tree visible beyond.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["soft saffron","clay brown","ivory","vermillion","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: tender counseling scene—elder with gold halo and palm-leaf manuscript, young woman seated with downcast eyes turning calm; gold leaf highlights on the shrine lamp and vessels, rich reds and greens, ornate border, devotional warmth and dignity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate courtyard with delicate architecture; elder consoling the girl, fine facial expressions, pastel dawn sky, lyrical trees, subtle glow from a small lamp, restrained elegance and emotional nuance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and warm pigments; elder in saffron, girl in muted red, lamp flame central; stylized foliage and floral borders, characteristic eyes conveying compassion and relief, temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lamp and counseling figures framed by lotus vines; intricate border patterns, deep blue accents with gold, peacocks subdued and still, emphasizing serenity after sorrow."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft tanpura","gentle bell","crackling lamp","distant birds","quiet breathing pauses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तादृक्पुत्रिके = तादृक् + पुत्रिके; कृथास्त्वम् = कृथाः + त्वम्; भुंक्ष्व = भुङ्क्ष्व (orthographic nasalization); पुराकृतम् = पुरा + कृतम्
FAQs
It teaches karma-phala: present suffering or enjoyment is the consequence of past actions, and one should face it without excessive grief.
It emphasizes personal responsibility through karma—what is experienced now is linked to actions done earlier (purākṛta), rather than random fate.
It advises emotional restraint and acceptance: do not sink into anguish; endure the results of prior deeds while continuing to act rightly.