Shloka 98
Umā’s Austerity, Kauśikī’s Manifestation, and Skanda’s Birth Leading to Tāraka’s Defeat
द्वारे त्वनवधानं ते यस्मात्पश्यामि वै ततः । भविष्यसि न मे द्वास्थो वर्षपूगाननेकशः
dvāre tvanavadhānaṃ te yasmātpaśyāmi vai tataḥ | bhaviṣyasi na me dvāstho varṣapūgānanekaśaḥ
ద్వారమున నీవు నిర్లక్ష్యంగా ఉన్నదాన్ని నేను చూస్తున్నాను; అందుచేత అనేక సంవత్సర సమూహాల వరకు నీవు నా ద్వారపాలకుడవు కాడు.
Unspecified (a superior addressing a negligent gatekeeper/door-guard in the narrative)
Concept: Negligence in duty (anavadhāna) brings proportionate consequence; guardianship is sacred service, not mere position.
Application: Treat entrusted roles—family, work, spiritual practice—as ‘gatekeeping’ duties; small lapses can invite large harms, so build habits of attention.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A superior figure stands before the gate, eyes narrowed in stern judgment, pointing toward the negligent doorkeeper. The gatekeeper’s shoulders slump as the sentence is pronounced—banishment from the post for ‘many years’—while the towering doorway behind them feels like a moral monument. The atmosphere is austere: discipline returning after chaos.","primary_figures":["Superior authority figure (Śiva/Nīlakaṇṭha or chief attendant)","Negligent gatekeeper (dvāstha)"],"setting":"Temple gateway courtyard with stone steps, trident and crescent carvings, a staff rack, and lamps burning steadily after the crisis.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sandstone beige","burnished gold","iron gray","saffron","deep teal"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: A commanding superior at the ornate gateway pronounces judgment on a humbled gatekeeper; gold leaf on the arch and lamps, rich reds/greens, gem-like detailing on ornaments, strong frontal composition emphasizing authority and consequence, traditional South Indian architectural motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: A disciplined courtyard scene—superior figure gesturing in reprimand, gatekeeper bowed; delicate brushwork, soft dawn light, cool shadows, refined facial expressions conveying shame and sternness, architectural doorway with intricate patterns.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bold outlines show the superior’s admonishing hand and the gatekeeper’s bowed posture; red-yellow-green palette, lamp-lit gateway, stylized eyes and firm stance, inscriptions and motifs on the doorway emphasizing sacred duty.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: A gateway framed by lotus borders; central reprimand scene with symbolic motifs of vigilance (open eyes, lamps) and negligence (fallen garland); deep blue and gold, intricate floral vines, narrative medallions around the border depicting ‘duty’ and ‘discipline’."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["single bell toll","steady lamp hiss","footsteps in courtyard","brief silence after the verdict"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्वनवधानं = तु + अनवधानम्; यस्मात्पश्यामि = यस्मात् + पश्यामि; द्वास्थो = द्वास्थः (विसर्ग-लोप before voiced consonant); वर्षपूगाननेकशः = वर्षपूगान् + अनेकशः.
FAQs
It teaches accountability in one’s assigned duty: negligence in service leads to loss of position and long-term consequences.
“Dvāstha” means a gatekeeper or door-guard—someone entrusted with vigilance and proper attention at an entrance.
It reflects the Purāṇic emphasis that dharma includes faithful performance of one’s role (seva/niyoga); failure in vigilance (anavadhāna) is treated as a serious lapse with karmic and social repercussions.