Shloka 93
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
विशालोवाच । आत्मदोषं न जानासि कस्मात्त्वं जगतीपते । जरया व्याप्तकायस्त्वमनेनेयं न मन्यते
viśālovāca | ātmadoṣaṃ na jānāsi kasmāttvaṃ jagatīpate | jarayā vyāptakāyastvamaneneyaṃ na manyate
విశాలుడు పలికెను—ఓ జగతీపతీ, నీవు నీ దోషాన్ని ఎందుకు గుర్తించవు? నీ దేహం జరతో వ్యాపించిపోయింది; అందువల్లనే ఆమె నిన్ను అంగీకరించదు.
Viśāla
Concept: Aging is an undeniable doṣa of embodied life; recognizing impermanence is the first step toward detachment and turning to the imperishable Lord.
Application: Contemplate aging without denial; prioritize lasting values—service, devotion, and ethical living—over appearance and sensual validation.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Viśāla stands close to the throne, speaking with compassionate firmness, while Yayāti’s reflection appears in a polished bronze mirror—showing faint wrinkles and a shadow of gray at the temples. The woman’s posture remains unmoved, and the court’s splendor suddenly feels fragile against the quiet truth of time.","primary_figures":["Viśāla","King Yayāti","The refusing woman","Courtiers"],"setting":"Royal court with a mirror or reflective vessel, emphasizing self-recognition; lotus motifs fading into shadow to symbolize impermanence.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["ashen gray","muted gold","indigo","pale sandalwood","dull crimson"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viśāla pointing gently toward a mirror revealing Yayāti’s aged visage; ornate throne and jewelry rendered with gold leaf, but with subtle patina to suggest time; rich reds and greens contrasted with gray highlights on the king’s face; lotus border with slightly withered petals as symbolism.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate psychological moment—Viśāla’s calm face, Yayāti’s startled eyes, and a small mirror detail showing age; cool blues and soft grays; delicate textiles and minimal background to focus on emotion; refined linework and gentle shading.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: strong outlines; the king’s face split between regal paint and the mark of jarā; Viśāla’s instructive gesture; stylized mirror motif; earthy reds/yellows/greens with gray accents; temple-wall compositional symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: allegorical court framed by lotus vines; a circular mirror medallion at center showing the king’s aged reflection; peacocks subdued, colors deep indigo and antique gold; floral borders include a few browning leaves to signify jarā."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["long silence between phrases","soft tanpura drone","distant bell","faint wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विशालोवाच = विशालः + उवाच; कस्मात्त्वं = कस्मात् + त्वम्; व्याप्तकायस्त्वम् = व्याप्तकायः + त्वम्; अनेनेयं = अनेन + इयम्.
FAQs
It stresses self-awareness: before blaming others, one should recognize one’s own limitations or faults—here, the reality of aging.
Viśāla is speaking, in a direct, admonishing tone—pointing out the addressed person’s “own fault” and the practical consequence of old age.
It reflects common Purāṇic moral instruction: attachment and desire must be tempered by realism about the body’s impermanence and the need for honest self-assessment.