Shloka 88
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
एवंगुणैः समुपेतं त्रैलोक्येन प्रपूजितम् । सुमतिं सुप्रियं कांतं मनसा वरमीप्सति
evaṃguṇaiḥ samupetaṃ trailokyena prapūjitam | sumatiṃ supriyaṃ kāṃtaṃ manasā varamīpsati
இவ்வாறு குணங்களால் நிறைந்தும் மூன்று உலகங்களாலும் போற்றப்பட்டும் இருப்பவனை, அவள் மனத்தில் வரமாக விரும்புகிறாள்—ஞானமிக்க, மிகப் பிரியமான, அழகியவனை.
Unspecified narrator (contextual speaker not provided in the input excerpt)
Concept: Desire becomes auspicious when it seeks virtue—choosing a partner (or boon) based on guṇa, wisdom, and belovedness rather than mere power.
Application: Let major life choices be guided by character and values; align affection with discernment (samatā, satya, dayā).
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A noble princess (or royal lady) stands at a palace balcony, hands resting on a lotus-carved railing, eyes lowered in thoughtful longing. In the distance, a celebrated hero-king is honored by crowds and sages; the air carries flower petals, as her heart silently forms the wish for a wise and charming boon.","primary_figures":["royal lady (seeker of boon)","honored king/hero","sages and courtiers","celestial witnesses (subtle)"],"setting":"Palace terrace overlooking a ceremonial courtyard where honors are being offered; banners, garlands, and a faintly visible altar or throne dais.","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["lotus pink","silver white","midnight blue","soft gold","jasmine cream"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a palace balcony scene with a richly adorned princess contemplating, gold-leaf detailing on jewelry and architectural borders, below her a hero-king receiving honors from sages and courtiers, garlands and lotus motifs everywhere, deep maroon and emerald accents, ornate arch framing, devotional elegance with gem-studded ornamentation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical night balcony with cool blues and silvers, delicate facial expressions showing inward desire, distant courtyard rendered with fine detail, flowering trees and a calm sky, refined brushwork emphasizing emotion and restraint, subtle devas as pale silhouettes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized palace architecture, bold outlines, the lady’s large expressive eyes conveying saṅkalpa, strong red/yellow/green pigments balanced with deep blue night field, decorative lotus borders, tiered composition showing inner and outer worlds.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral borders and lotus medallions framing the contemplative lady, below a ceremonial honoring scene arranged symmetrically, peacocks perched on palace edges, deep indigo ground with gold highlights, intricate textile patterns emphasizing ‘beloved and charming’ mood."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft palace ambience","distant drums of ceremony","gentle wind","night birds","faint temple bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एवंगुणैः = एवम् + गुणैः; वरमीप्सति = वरम् + ईप्सति
FAQs
It portrays an ideal sought as a “boon”: a person (often read as a prospective spouse) who is wise (sumati), deeply beloved (supriya), and charming (kānta), framed within the theme of virtue being honoured across the three worlds.
It means “honoured by the three worlds,” emphasizing widespread recognition of excellence—social, moral, or spiritual—rather than praise from a single community.
Both senses are possible in Sanskrit. In many Purāṇic contexts, “vara” can mean a boon in general, and by extension an “excellent bridegroom/husband.” The surrounding narrative (not included here) would decide the intended nuance.