Shloka 34

Account of Kāmākṣā (Bhavānī) at Āhicchatrā

Devanagari script

सुमतिर्नाम तेजस्वी सर्वविद्याविशारदः । रघुनाथस्य सचिवः शत्रुघ्नानुचरो वरः

Transliteration

sumatirnāma tejasvī sarvavidyāviśāradaḥ | raghunāthasya sacivaḥ śatrughnānucaro varaḥ

Translation

సుమతి అనే తేజస్సుగలవాడు ఉండెను; అతడు సమస్త విద్యలలో విశారదుడు; రఘునాథుని మంత్రి, శత్రుఘ్నుని శ్రేష్ఠ అనుచరుడు.

Word by Word

• सुमतिः: Sumati
• सुमतिः: Karta (कर्ता; subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुमति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (प्रथमा) Singular

• नाम: by name
• नाम: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण; naming particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: नाम (अव्यय)
• Form: Indeclinable particle indicating naming (नाम-अव्यय): 'by name'

• तेजस्वी: splendid, radiant
• तेजस्वी: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: तेजस्विन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (प्रथमा) Singular; agreeing with सुमतिः

• सर्वविद्याविशारदः: expert in all branches of knowledge
• सर्वविद्याविशारदः: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + विद्या (प्रातिपदिक) + विशारद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa (सप्तमी/षष्ठी-भावार्थे): 'skilled in all sciences/knowledges'; Masculine, Nominative (प्रथमा) Singular; agreeing with सुमतिः

• रघुनाथस्य: of Raghunātha (Rāma)
• रघुनाथस्य: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध; genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रघुनाथ (प्रातिपदिक; proper name)
• Form: Masculine, Genitive (षष्ठी) Singular

• सचिवः: minister, counselor
• सचिवः: Karta (कर्ता; appositional subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सचिव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (प्रथमा) Singular; in apposition to सुमतिः

• शत्रुघ्नानुचरः: attendant of Śatrughna
• शत्रुघ्नानुचरः: Karta (कर्ता; appositional subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शत्रुघ्न (प्रातिपदिक; proper name) + अनुचर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष): 'follower/attendant of Śatrughna'; Masculine, Nominative (प्रथमा) Singular; apposition to सुमतिः

• वरः: excellent
• वरः: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (प्रथमा) Singular; 'excellent/best'

Speaker

Unspecified narrator (contextual narrator within the Purāṇic dialogue)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Vidya joined with loyalty and service becomes a dharmic power that sustains righteous rule.

Application: Cultivate skill (learning) and character (faithful service); use knowledge to support protection, justice, and truthful counsel rather than self-display.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: city

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Sumati is introduced in a poised portrait-like moment: a radiant minister with calm eyes, holding a palm-leaf manuscript and a seal-ring, standing slightly behind Śatrughna as counsel and support. The composition emphasizes quiet brilliance—knowledge made visible through restraint and dignity.","primary_figures":["Sumati","Śatrughna","Rāma (as an implied sovereign presence via emblem/standard)"],"setting":"Administrative court corridor with scroll racks, ink pots, and a royal standard bearing the Raghu emblem; guards and scribes in the background.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["saffron","lapis blue","ivory","bronze","forest green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Sumati depicted as a radiant minister with palm-leaf texts and royal insignia, standing near Śatrughna; gold leaf highlights on jewelry and manuscript edges, deep red-green textiles, ornate arch frame, devotional dignity rather than flamboyance.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined portrait of Sumati with delicate brushwork, cool pastel architecture, subtle halo-like glow of tejas, manuscript and stylus details, and a distant glimpse of palace gardens; lyrical, scholarly atmosphere.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Sumati with bold outlines and expressive eyes, holding a manuscript; stylized palace motifs and lotus borders; warm red-yellow-green pigments conveying tejas and disciplined learning.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Sumati and Śatrughna framed by floral borders and lotus medallions; Raghu emblem on a banner; intricate textile patterns, deep indigo ground with gold accents, devotional court aesthetic."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["scribes’ soft scratching","distant conch","courtyard birds","gentle bell chime"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: सुमतिर्नाम = सुमतिः + नाम (visarga → r before n).

Characters & Entities

• Sumati
• Raghunātha (Rāma)
• Śatrughna

FAQs

Who is Sumati as described in this verse?

Sumati is presented as an illustrious, highly learned figure associated with the royal sphere—serving as a minister to Raghunātha (Rāma) and as a distinguished attendant of Śatrughna.

What does the verse emphasize about ideal service in a righteous kingdom?

It highlights competence (mastery of knowledge) and character (excellence and radiance) as qualities befitting trusted service to dharmic rulers and princes.

Why are Rāma (Raghunātha) and Śatrughna mentioned together here?

Their mention situates Sumati within the Ikṣvāku/Rāmāyaṇa milieu and establishes his credibility and stature through association with renowned dharmic figures.