Shloka 22
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
वृक्षच्छाये ततस्तस्मिन्नुपविष्टेन भूभृता । गीतध्वनिः समाकर्णि गीयमानो यथा तथा
vṛkṣacchāye tatastasminnupaviṣṭena bhūbhṛtā | gītadhvaniḥ samākarṇi gīyamāno yathā tathā
ครั้นแล้ว เมื่อพระราชาประทับนั่งใต้ร่มไม้ ก็ได้ยินเสียงขับร้องกังวาน—ขับบ้างอย่างนี้ บ้างอย่างนั้น
Narrative verse (anonymous Purāṇic narrator)
Concept: Subtle signs (like sacred sound) precede revelation; the dhārmika person pauses, listens, and becomes inwardly attentive before acting.
Application: When something unusual arises, suspend impulsive reaction; cultivate attentive listening and discernment (viveka) before response.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solitary king rests beneath a sprawling tree, his crown set aside, listening as an uncanny song ripples through the forest air—now lilting, now turning in unexpected melodic curves. Leaves tremble as if the melody itself is a presence, and distant birds fall silent, making the song feel like a divine summons.","primary_figures":["The king (dharmātmā nṛpa)","Unseen singer (implied celestial woman)"],"setting":"Deep forest clearing with a large shade tree, soft grass, scattered wildflowers, and a faint path leading into mystery.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["emerald green","bark brown","sunlit gold","smoke gray","lotus pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a crowned king seated under a grand banyan in a forest clearing, head turned in attentive listening; stylized foliage with gold leaf highlights, ornate textiles, rich reds and greens, and a subtle golden aura suggested in the air to indicate the unseen song; gem-studded ornaments and traditional South Indian iconographic detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a quiet Himalayan-forest clearing with delicate brushwork; the king seated under a tree, listening to an unseen melody indicated by flowing calligraphic sound-lines; cool greens and soft ochres, refined facial features, lyrical naturalism, and distant hills fading into mist.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; the king under a large tree with rhythmic leaf patterns; sound visualized as curling bands near his ear; warm red/yellow/green palette, temple-wall aesthetic, and expressive eyes conveying wonder.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a forest grove framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; the king seated beneath a tree while stylized musical waves float across; peacocks pause mid-step as if listening; deep blues and gold accents, ornate textile patterns, and devotional ambience."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["rustling leaves","distant birds","soft drone (tanpura)","subtle temple bells (far away)","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वृक्षच्छाये = वृक्ष-छाये; ततस्तस्मिन् = ततः तस्मिन्; समाकर्णि—पुराण/छान्दसप्रयोगे लुङ्-रूपं, अर्थः ‘अश्रौषीत्/श्रुतवान्’ (heard).
FAQs
A king sits beneath a tree’s shade and hears the sound of singing nearby, described as being sung in varying styles.
Not explicitly; it mentions “gīta” (song) and its sound. In many Purāṇic contexts, such singing can frame a forthcoming religious or moral episode, but this verse alone does not name a deity or hymn.
It sets a contemplative, attentive mood—suggesting receptivity and listening—often a prelude to instruction, encounter, or a significant narrative turn.