Shloka 69
The Deeds of Sukalā (Vena Episode): Husband as Tīrtha & Pativratā-Dharma
वस्त्रालंकारसौभाग्यं रूपं तेजः फलं सदा । यशः कीर्तिमवाप्नोति गुणं च वरवर्णिनी
vastrālaṃkārasaubhāgyaṃ rūpaṃ tejaḥ phalaṃ sadā | yaśaḥ kīrtimavāpnoti guṇaṃ ca varavarṇinī
นางย่อมได้ผลแห่งผ้าพัสตราอันงาม เครื่องประดับ สิริมงคล รูปโฉม และรัศมีอยู่เสมอ; และโอ้สตรีผิวพรรณผ่องงาม นางยังได้ยศ เกียรติ และคุณธรรมอันประเสริฐด้วย
Unspecified (context needed from surrounding verses of Bhūmi-khaṇḍa 41)
Concept: Auspicious conduct and proper observance yield both inner qualities (guṇa) and outer signs of śrī (beauty, radiance, reputation).
Application: Cultivate 'inner ornaments'—truth, restraint, generosity, devotion—so that outer success and reputation rest on stable character rather than mere display.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A noble woman stands at a temple threshold after completing her observance; her garments shimmer, ornaments gleam, and a soft halo of tejas surrounds her face. Behind her, townspeople whisper praise, suggesting yaśas and kīrti arising naturally from virtue rather than vanity.","primary_figures":["a virtuous woman (varavarṇinī)","temple attendants/devotees"],"setting":"Temple entrance with carved pillars, offering lamps, flower garlands, a courtyard with onlookers","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["ruby red","antique gold","ivory white","emerald green","midnight blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central varavarṇinī at a temple doorway, richly dressed with gem-studded ornaments; gold leaf halo indicating tejas; attendants holding lamps and garlands; intricate pillar carvings; heavy gold embellishment on jewelry, textiles, and arch; lotus-and-conch border.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined courtly-temple scene with delicate facial features and soft shading; the woman’s radiance shown as a subtle wash of light; onlookers in muted tones; architectural details minimal yet elegant; cool blues with warm gold accents.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal iconic figure with bold outlines and stylized jewelry; lamp-lit temple background; strong red/yellow/green pigments; tejas shown as concentric aureole bands; decorative floral bands framing the composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral border, lotus medallions, and peacocks; central figure near a shrine with hanging garlands; deep blue ground with gold highlights; emphasis on textile patterns and symmetrical ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","soft mridangam pulse","lamp crackle","low tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कीर्तिम् + अवाप्नोति → कीर्तिमवाप्नोति. Compound वस्त्रालंकारसौभाग्यं treated as samāhāra-dvandva.
FAQs
It lists auspicious results: fine clothing and ornaments, good fortune, beauty, radiance, along with fame, renown, and virtuous qualities.
“Varavarṇinī” is a respectful address meaning “fair-complexioned” or “noble-hued lady,” indicating the listener is a woman (exact identity depends on the chapter’s dialogue context).
It combines both: it mentions outward prosperity (garments, ornaments, beauty) and also inner/social goods (virtues, fame, good reputation).