Shloka 14
Glory of Nīla Mountain and the Prelude to King Ratnagrīva’s Legend
रामचंद्राभिधां श्रुत्वा सर्वश्रुतिमनोहराम् । सर्वे प्रणम्य तं वाहं ददुर्वसुमहाधनम्
rāmacaṃdrābhidhāṃ śrutvā sarvaśrutimanoharām | sarve praṇamya taṃ vāhaṃ dadurvasumahādhanam
సర్వ శ్రుతులకు మనోహరమైన ‘రామచంద్ర’ అనే నామాన్ని విని, అందరూ అతనికి ప్రణామములు చేసిరి; మరియు అతనికి (మాకు కూడ) అపారమైన ధనసంపదను ఇచ్చిరి।
Narrator (context not provided; likely within a dialogue tradition of the Pātālakhaṇḍa)
Concept: Hearing the Lord’s name awakens reverence and inspires dharmic generosity.
Application: Cultivate daily śravaṇa (hearing) of divine names; let devotion translate into charity and respectful conduct.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A traveling party pauses as the name ‘Rāmacandra’ is spoken aloud; the crowd’s faces soften into awe, and everyone bows in unison as if a wave of devotion passes through them. Wealth and gifts—silk bundles, gold vessels, and jewel caskets—are offered forward, while the air seems to shimmer with the resonance of sacred lore.","primary_figures":["Devotees/attendants","A herald or reciter of the name","Recipient figure (honored guest/hero)","Elders versed in śruti"],"setting":"Roadside pavilion or palace forecourt where offerings are presented; banners and ritual trays visible.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","saffron gold","lapis blue","pearl white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a ceremonial offering scene where the utterance of ‘Rāmacandra’ causes a collective praṇāma, gold leaf radiance emanating from the sacred sound motif (stylized script), rich reds and greens, gem-studded offering trays, ornate crowns and jewelry, symmetrical composition with temple-like arches.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical gathering with delicate faces turned downward in bow, a reciter at center, gifts rendered with fine detail, soft architectural pavilion, distant trees and hills, cool blues and gentle pinks, subtle depiction of sound as flowing ribbon-like calligraphy.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, rhythmic rows of bowing figures, central reciter with expressive eyes, flat fields of red/yellow/green, stylized wealth offerings, sacred name indicated by decorative script panel above.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional assembly framed by floral borders and lotus motifs, deep blue ground with gold highlights, stylized offering vessels, peacocks at the margins, the name ‘Rāma’ integrated as ornamental calligraphy, celebratory yet reverent symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","soft mridangam","conch shell","murmured japa","rustle of silk offerings"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रामचंद्राभिधां = रामचन्द्राभिधाम्; सर्वश्रुतिमनोहराम् (समास); वाहं = वा + अहम्; ददुर्वसुमहाधनम् = ददुः + वसु + महाधनम् (वसु-महाधनम् इति समास/समाहारः)
FAQs
The verse highlights nāma-mahātmya: the spiritual potency and loveliness of Rāma’s name, which evokes reverence and devotion among hearers.
Bowing signifies recognition of sanctity and authority; giving wealth signifies honor and support, portraying devotion expressed through respectful conduct and generosity.
It encourages humility (praṇāma) and dāna (generous giving) as natural responses to encountering the sacred and to those associated with it.