Shloka 48
The Narrative of Śivaśarman: Indra’s Obstacles, Menakā’s Mission, and the Triumph of Pitṛ-Devotion
नराः सत्पुत्रमिच्छंति कुलवंशप्रभावकम् । स्त्रियो लोके महाभागाः सुपुण्याः पुण्यवत्सलाः
narāḥ satputramicchaṃti kulavaṃśaprabhāvakam | striyo loke mahābhāgāḥ supuṇyāḥ puṇyavatsalāḥ
บุรุษทั้งหลายปรารถนาบุตรผู้ประเสริฐ ผู้เพิ่มพูนเกียรติแห่งตระกูลและวงศ์สกุล ในโลกนี้สตรีทั้งหลายเป็นผู้มีมหาภาคยิ่ง—เปี่ยมบุญกุศลและรักมั่นในธรรมะ
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Concept: A virtuous son is desired for strengthening lineage; women are praised as highly fortunate and merit-loving—affirming the moral centrality of family roles.
Application: Invest in character-building over status; honor and support women as carriers of dharma in the household; redefine ‘lineage enhancement’ as ethical conduct and devotion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
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Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bell","courtyard ambience","birds","gentle tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सत्पुत्रमिच्छंति = सत्पुत्रम् + इच्छन्ति; कुलवंशप्रभावकम् इति त्रिपद-समासः।
FAQs
It refers to a person—here, a virtuous son—who increases the standing, reputation, and continuity of the family and lineage through good conduct.
It praises women as mahābhāgāḥ (fortunate/noble), supuṇyāḥ (rich in merit), and puṇyavatsalāḥ (inclined toward righteous deeds), framing them as deeply connected with dharma.
The verse emphasizes that true family honor comes from virtue and righteousness, and it associates moral merit (puṇya) with those who uphold and cherish dharma in daily life.