Shloka 73
Narrative of King Pṛthu: Chastising and Milking the Earth
तैस्तैस्तेषां ददात्येव क्षीरं सद्भावमीदृशम् । इयं धात्री विधात्री तु इयं श्रेष्ठा वसुंधरा
taistaisteṣāṃ dadātyeva kṣīraṃ sadbhāvamīdṛśam | iyaṃ dhātrī vidhātrī tu iyaṃ śreṣṭhā vasuṃdharā
นางย่อมประทานน้ำนมแก่แต่ละผู้ตามควร—นี่คือจิตเมตตาอันงามของนาง แผ่นดินนี้เป็นทั้งธาตรีและวิธาตรี และวสุธรานี้ประเสริฐยิ่ง
Unspecified (narratorial praise of Earth within the chapter’s discourse)
Concept: Earth’s impartial generosity is guided by a benevolent order; recognizing her as dhātrī/vidhātrī encourages humility and responsible use of resources.
Application: Practice gratitude before consumption; reduce harm to land and beings; give back through charity, service, and sustainable livelihood.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A majestic personified Earth-queen, Vasundharā, sits upon a lotus-throne made of soil and sprouts, holding sheaves of grain and a pot of milk. Around her, different beings—ascetics, farmers, children, animals—receive nourishment in forms suited to them, while an unseen cosmic law is suggested by a faint mandala behind her.","primary_figures":["Vasundharā (Bhū-devī)","farmers","ṛṣis","children","domestic animals"],"setting":"A panoramic landscape blending village fields, hermitage groves, and distant mountains, symbolizing Earth’s all-encompassing support.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["verdant green","warm ochre","milk white","sky blue","antique gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vasundharā as crowned goddess seated on a lotus rising from fertile earth, heavy gold leaf halo and embossed ornaments; attendants offering grain and milk, symmetrical composition, rich maroon and green drapery, stylized field patterns, gold-highlighted mandala behind her signifying vidhātrī (cosmic ordinance).","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Vasundharā as gentle earth-goddess in a pastoral valley, delicate lines showing farmers and sages receiving gifts; soft blues and greens, refined facial features, lyrical trees and terraced fields, a subtle circular aura indicating her as dhātrī and vidhātrī.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bhū-devī with bold outlines and large eyes, holding grain and a milk-pot; surrounding figures in simplified rhythmic poses, red-yellow-green palette, temple mural framing with creepers and lotus medallions, a geometric mandala behind her.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Vasundharā centered amid dense lotus and floral borders, cows and peacocks around, milk and grain motifs repeating as patterns; deep indigo ground with gold accents, intricate textile-like detailing, devotional symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft birdsong","rustle of leaves","distant temple bell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तैस्तैस्तेषां = तैः + तैः + तेषाम्; ददात्येव = ददाति + एव; सद्भावमीदृशम् = सद्भावम् + ईदृशम्
FAQs
The verse praises Earth (Vasuṃdharā) as a motherly sustainer; “milk” symbolizes nourishment and support that she provides to all beings according to their needs.
Dhātrī presents Earth as the nurturer who upholds life, while Vidhātrī presents her as the organizer who provides order and appropriate provision within the world.
It highlights gratitude and reverence toward the Earth as a universal benefactor, encouraging responsible living and recognition of nature’s sustaining role.