Shloka 39
The Deeds of Cyavana
in the Context of Guru-tirtha Glorification
ब्रूहि नः कारणं सर्वं नमस्तुभ्यं सुराधिप । एवमाकर्ण्य तद्वाक्यं देवराजोभ्यभाषत
brūhi naḥ kāraṇaṃ sarvaṃ namastubhyaṃ surādhipa | evamākarṇya tadvākyaṃ devarājobhyabhāṣata
“హే సురాధిపా! సమస్త కారణమును మాకు చెప్పుము; నీకు నమస్కారము.” అని వారి మాట విని దేవరాజు ప్రత్యుత్తరమిచ్చెను।
Narrator (introducing Indra’s reply); the addressed figure is Indra (Surādhipa/Devarāja).
Concept: Right questioning with humility invites dharmic knowledge; revelation is framed as a response to sincere inquiry.
Application: When seeking guidance—spiritual or practical—ask clearly, listen fully, and maintain respect; it improves discernment and receptivity.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The tīrthas bow with joined palms, their watery halos rippling like moonlight on a lake, and request the full reason for the summons. Indra leans forward from his throne, poised to speak, the court falling into attentive silence as if the cosmos itself is listening.","primary_figures":["Indra (Surādhipa)","Personified Mahātīrthas","Sūta as distant narrator motif (optional, vignette)"],"setting":"Jeweled sabhā with lotus-carved pillars, conch-and-lotus motifs, and a still pool reflecting the assembly","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["amber gold","deep indigo","ivory","ruby red","sea green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the moment of salutation—tīrthas in añjali-mudrā before Indra; thick gold leaf on halos, throne, and ornaments; rich reds/greens; embossed floral arch; sacred symmetry and frontal iconography with ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with delicate gestures; Indra’s attentive posture, tīrthas with soft translucent veils suggesting water; cool indigo and jade palette; fine facial detailing; airy negative space like misty clouds.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized figures with bold outlines; Indra’s crown and tīrthas’ water motifs rendered in flat pigments; rhythmic composition; lamp-lit warmth suggested by ochres and reds; decorative lotus borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional tableau framed by dense lotus vines; tīrthas in synchronized añjali; gold highlights on textiles; peacocks at corners; deep blue ground with ornate floral margins."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft bell strokes","tanpura drone","brief conch accent","hushed silence between lines"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नमस्तुभ्यम् = नमः + तुभ्यम्; एवमाकर्ण्य = एवम् + आकर्ण्य; तद्वाक्यम् = तत् + वाक्यम्; देवराजोऽभ्यभाषत = देवराजः + अभ्यभाषत (visarga sandhi).
FAQs
Both epithets refer to Indra, the king and leader of the devas (gods).
It frames a request for a complete explanation (kāraṇa) and then signals that Indra is about to respond, marking a transition in the narrative.
The verse models respectful inquiry—seeking truth with humility (namaḥ) before authority—before receiving instruction.