Shloka 5
Yayāti’s Vaiṣṇava Rule and the Earth Made Like Vaikuṇṭha
with Viṣṇu Name-Invocation
प्रकुर्वंति नराः सर्वे बालवृद्धाः कुमारिकाः । स्त्रियो हरिं सुगायंति गृहकर्मरताः सदा
prakurvaṃti narāḥ sarve bālavṛddhāḥ kumārikāḥ | striyo hariṃ sugāyaṃti gṛhakarmaratāḥ sadā
ผู้คนทั้งปวงร่วมกัน—ทั้งเด็ก คนชรา และสาวพรหมจารี; และสตรีผู้ขยันในงานเรือนอยู่เสมอ ก็ขับร้องสรรเสริญพระหริด้วยเสียงอันไพเราะ
Unspecified (narrative voice within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa context; commonly framed within the Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue in this khanda)
Concept: Bhakti is universal and socially inclusive: children, elders, maidens, and women busy with household work all participate in singing Hari’s praise; devotion integrates with daily karma rather than opposing it.
Application: Turn routine chores into kīrtana-time: sing or softly repeat names while cooking/cleaning; create intergenerational devotional habits—elders lead, children respond; keep devotion sweet (sugāyanti) rather than performative.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A courtyard scene where women sing Hari’s names while grinding grain and drawing water, children clap in rhythm, and elders keep time with small cymbals. The atmosphere is tender and communal—devotion woven seamlessly into household labor.","primary_figures":["Women householders","Children","Elders","Hari (as an icon or subtle presence)"],"setting":"Rural home courtyard with a small shrine niche, Tulasi platform suggested, earthen pots, rangoli patterns, and a hanging lamp.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["earthy terracotta","turmeric yellow","indigo blue","leaf green","brass gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Domestic bhakti scene with a small Viṣṇu icon in a shrine; women in bright saris singing with kartals, children dancing, elders seated; gold leaf highlights on lamp, shrine arch, and ornaments; rich reds/greens, devotional warmth.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Lyrical courtyard with delicate architecture and trees; women singing while working, children playful; soft pastel garments, fine facial detail, gentle morning light; a small shrine with Viṣṇu symbol subtly glowing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Narrative panel of householders singing; bold outlines, rhythmic poses, simplified domestic objects; warm red/yellow/green palette; shrine with Viṣṇu emblem at center-left anchoring the devotion.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Kīrtana gathering in a courtyard framed by floral borders and lotus motifs; central small Krishna/Hari image; devotees arranged in circular rhythm; deep blue background with gold patterning, festive communal devotion."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["hand cymbals (kartal)","mridangam","women’s chorus","birds at dawn"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रकुर्वंति/सुगायंति इत्यत्र अनुस्वार-लेखनं; पदच्छेदे प्रकुर्वन्ति, सुगायन्ति।
FAQs
It presents devotion to Hari as accessible to everyone—children, elders, unmarried girls, and especially household women—through the simple act of singing Hari’s praises as part of daily life.
The verse elevates everyday domestic life by showing that even those occupied with household responsibilities can practice continuous devotion through kīrtana (devotional singing).
Spiritual practice is not restricted by age, gender, or social role; sincere remembrance and praise of Hari can be integrated into one’s duties, encouraging inclusivity and steadiness in devotion.