Shloka 7
The Deeds of Nahuṣa: Entry into Nāgāhvaya, Reunion with Parents, and Royal Consecration
ददृशे पितरं वीरो मातरं च सुपुण्यकाम् । हर्षेण महताविष्टः पितुः पादौ ननाम सः
dadṛśe pitaraṃ vīro mātaraṃ ca supuṇyakām | harṣeṇa mahatāviṣṭaḥ pituḥ pādau nanāma saḥ
วีรบุรุษนั้นได้เห็นบิดาและมารดาผู้มุ่งในบุญธรรม ครั้นถูกความปีติยินดีอันใหญ่หลวงครอบงำ ก็กราบลงแทบพระบาทของบิดา
Narrator (contextual voice within the Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue pair not identifiable from this single verse alone)
Concept: Honoring parents—especially bowing at the father’s feet—is a direct expression of dharma and a conduit of puṇya.
Application: Practice daily pranāma to parents/elders/teachers (physically or mentally), speak with gratitude, and treat family duties as sacred service.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a serene palace courtyard, the valiant prince beholds his father and mother seated with dignified calm. Overcome with joy, he steps forward and bows low, touching his father’s feet, while the mother’s eyes soften with blessing.","primary_figures":["the prince (vīra)","father (king/elder)","mother (puṇya-kāmā)"],"setting":"palace courtyard with lotus pond, carved pillars, incense brazier, attendants at a respectful distance","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["ivory white","vermillion red","peacock blue","antique gold","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the prince performing pāda-vandana to his father in a palace mandapa, mother seated beside, gold leaf halos and architectural borders, rich reds and greens, heavy jewelry with gem-like highlights, symmetrical composition emphasizing reverence and blessing gestures.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate courtyard scene with delicate lines, the prince bending to touch the father’s feet, mother’s gentle smile, soft floral motifs, cool blues and greens, refined facial expressions, subtle shading and lyrical domestic sanctity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines showing the prince prostrating, father raising a hand in āśīrvāda, mother serene, stylized lotus pond and pillars, warm red/yellow base with green accents and deep blue garments, temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional domestic tableau framed by lotus creepers and ornate borders, the act of pranāma centered, peacocks and floral arabesques around, deep blue background with gold detailing, celebratory yet reverent mood."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft veena drone","gentle temple bells","incense crackle","distant conch","quiet breathing pause"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: महताविष्टः = महता + आविष्टः; सुपुण्यकाम् (समास) = सु + पुण्य + काम; पितुः पादौ (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध).
FAQs
It highlights reverence to parents—especially bowing at the father’s feet—as a core expression of dharma and gratitude.
It suggests she is oriented toward virtue/merit (puṇya)—either desiring to perform meritorious acts or being devoted to righteous conduct.
That genuine joy and humility naturally express themselves through respectful conduct, especially toward one’s elders and parents.