Shloka 5
Narrative of Sumanā: The Quest for a Worthy Son and the Karmic Roots of Poverty
एवमुक्त्वा जगामाशु सोमशर्मा द्विजोत्तमः । वसिष्ठं सर्ववेत्तारं दिव्यं तं तपतां वरम्
evamuktvā jagāmāśu somaśarmā dvijottamaḥ | vasiṣṭhaṃ sarvavettāraṃ divyaṃ taṃ tapatāṃ varam
ครั้นกล่าวดังนี้แล้ว โสมศรรมา ผู้ประเสริฐในหมู่พราหมณ์ ก็รีบไปหาวสิษฐะ ผู้รู้ทั่วสิ่งทั้งปวง เป็นฤๅษีทิพย์ และเป็นยอดแห่งผู้บำเพ็ญตบะ
Narrator (contextual narrator of the Purāṇic dialogue; specific speaker not identifiable from this single verse alone)
Concept: Prompt, purposeful approach to the spiritually accomplished (tapatāṃ vara) is itself a dharmic act; proximity to tapas and wisdom catalyzes transformation and blessings.
Application: Act quickly on good counsel; seek environments and mentors that embody the virtues you want to cultivate in your life and family.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Somaśarmā strides swiftly along a forest trail, his staff and water-pot swinging with urgency, as the canopy opens to reveal Vasiṣṭha’s radiant hermitage. The sage sits near a blazing yet controlled sacred fire, surrounded by calm animals and attentive disciples, his presence luminous—divine, all-knowing, and serene.","primary_figures":["Somaśarmā","Vasiṣṭha","Disciples","Forest animals (deer, birds)"],"setting":"Forest hermitage with thatched huts, homa-kunda, sacred trees, and a clear path leading in","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sunlit gold","sandalwood beige","emerald green","smoke white","lapis blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dynamic Somaśarmā approaching a central enthroned Vasiṣṭha by the homa-kunda; heavy gold-leaf halo around the sage, ornate arch, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments on ritual vessels, crisp South Indian iconography, detailed foliage and auspicious motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a winding forest path with delicate brushwork; Somaśarmā mid-stride in the foreground, Vasiṣṭha’s āśrama glowing softly in the midground; cool mountain palette, refined faces, lyrical trees, a thin ribbon of smoke rising into pale sky.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and flat yet powerful forms; Vasiṣṭha seated beside the fire with iconic posture, disciples in rows, Somaśarmā entering from the side; natural pigments with red/yellow/green dominance, temple-wall aesthetic and stylized animals.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central hermitage-fire motif framed by lotus and floral borders; Somaśarmā approaching from the lower edge, Vasiṣṭha as the luminous center; peacocks and cows at margins, deep blue background with gold highlights, intricate patterning and devotional symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["footsteps on dry leaves","homa fire crackle","forest birds","soft conch in distance","wind through trees"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जगामाशु = जगाम + आशु (आ-आ संयोग); एवमुक्त्वा = एवम् + उक्त्वा
FAQs
The epithet “sarvavettā” presents Vasiṣṭha as a fully realized ṛṣi whose insight spans dharma and spiritual truth, making him a reliable authority for guidance.
It highlights urgency and sincerity in seeking counsel—when one recognizes a true knower, one approaches promptly rather than delaying spiritual inquiry.
The verse reinforces humility and right-seeking: one should turn to the foremost among the wise and disciplined (tapatāṃ vara) for direction in matters of dharma and inner life.