Shloka 78
The Supremacy of Food-Charity and the Rāma–Śambūka Episode
Child Revived through Rājadharma
तस्य तद्भाषितं श्रुत्वा रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः । अवाक्शिरास्तथा भूतो वाक्यमेतदुवाच ह
tasya tadbhāṣitaṃ śrutvā rāmasyākliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ | avākśirāstathā bhūto vākyametaduvāca ha
నిష్కళంకమైన కర్మలు కలిగిన రాముని ఆ మాటలను విని, అతడు తల వంచుకొని ఈ మాట పలికెను.
Narrator (describing the scene); the bowed 'bhūta' is about to speak
Concept: Contact with the spotless (akliṣṭa-karma) righteous one evokes humility and truth-speaking; repentance begins with bowed head and honest speech.
Application: When corrected by a wise person, respond with openness rather than defensiveness; let humility be the doorway to transformation.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma stands serene, bow resting lightly, his face compassionate yet unwavering. Before him a bhūta bows deeply, head lowered, hands folded, as if the weight of falsehood has finally broken; the forest around them feels hushed, leaves stilled, as the moment of confession begins.","primary_figures":["Rāma","bhūta (contrite being)"],"setting":"Quiet forest clearing with a narrow path, scattered kusa grass, and distant hermitage silhouettes.","lighting_mood":"soft late-afternoon calm with a gentle divine sheen around Rāma","color_palette":["twilight teal","sandalwood beige","lotus pink","soft gold","deep forest green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma with gold-leaf halo and ornate jewelry, standing in tribhaṅga-like grace; the bhūta kneeling with folded hands, rendered with softened features; gold leaf highlights on Rāma’s aura and forest motifs; rich reds/greens with temple-border ornamentation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical forest with delicate foliage; Rāma’s refined face and calm posture; the bowed bhūta small and humble; subtle shading and cool palette, with a warm glow around Rāma’s head.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized trees, Rāma in blue-green with yellow garments; the bhūta in muted dark tones, head bowed; minimal background depth, strong iconic presence.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional framing—lotus border, peacocks perched on branches; central Rāma figure with a soft aura; the bhūta at his feet in surrender; deep blue-green ground with gold floral detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["forest silence","gentle wind in leaves","distant temple bell","soft tanpura"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tadbhāṣitam = tad + bhāṣitam; rāmasyākliṣṭa- = rāmasya + ākliṣṭa-; avākśirāḥ = avāk + śirāḥ; vākyametat = vākyam + etat.
FAQs
It describes Rāma as one whose actions are unstained and free from moral fault—an epithet emphasizing his dharmic integrity.
The bowed head signals submission, reverence, or remorse—indicating the being is humbled by Rāma’s words and authority.
It highlights humility before righteousness: when confronted by virtuous speech, an appropriate response is respectful attention and truthful reply rather than defiance.