Shloka 52
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
संगमे तव दास्यामि त्रैलोक्यमिदमेव ते । तस्य राज्ञो वचः श्रुत्वा सा स्त्री पद्मनिभानना
saṃgame tava dāsyāmi trailokyamidameva te | tasya rājño vacaḥ śrutvā sā strī padmanibhānanā
“เมื่อถึงคราวสมาคม เราจักมอบไตรโลกนี้เองแก่เจ้า” ครั้นนางผู้มีพักตร์ดุจดอกบัวได้ฟังถ้อยคำของพระราชา ก็ (สะเทือนใจ/คล้อยตาม)
A king (rājā); the verse then narrates the woman's reaction
Concept: Worldly allure and extravagant promises can test discernment; desire often speaks in the language of sovereignty.
Application: Treat grand offers and flattery as a moment to pause, verify intent, and align choices with long-term dharma rather than immediate pleasure.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A jeweled royal pavilion opens onto a moon-cooled garden where a king, adorned with a crown and armlets, leans forward with persuasive intensity. Before him stands a lotus-faced woman, her expression poised between curiosity and guarded wonder, as if weighing a promise that sounds too vast for mortal hands.","primary_figures":["a king (rājā)","lotus-faced woman (padma-nibhānanā)","attendants holding fly-whisks and lamps"],"setting":"palace garden pavilion with carved pillars, flowering vines, and a distant city silhouette","lighting_mood":"moonlit with soft lamp-glow","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","antique gold","ivory white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a crowned king offering an extravagant vow of the three worlds to a lotus-faced woman in a palace mandapa, gold leaf halos and borders, rich crimson and emerald textiles, gem-studded ornaments, stylized lotuses and conch motifs subtly hinting Vishnu’s supremacy over worldly gifts.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate palace garden scene under a silver moon, delicate facial expressions and refined jewelry, cool blues and greens, flowering creepers framing the couple, a distant fort on a hill, lyrical romantic tension with restrained gestures.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, the king and lotus-faced woman in frontal elegance, warm red-yellow-green palette, ornate crowns and necklaces, lamp-lit pavilion with lotus pond motifs, expressive eyes conveying temptation and contemplation.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate pavilion bordered by lotus garlands and floral vines, deep indigo background with gold detailing, the king’s promise contrasted by subtle Vaishnava symbols (shankha-chakra patterns) in the border, peacocks and lotuses emphasizing allure and transience."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft palace drums in distance","anklet chimes","night insects","oil-lamp crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्रैलोक्यमिदमेव = त्रैलोक्यम् + इदम् + एव; राज्ञो = राज्ञः (visarga sandhi before voiced consonant); पद्मनिभानना = पद्म-निभ-आनना (समास).
FAQs
A king makes an extravagant promise—offering even the ‘three worlds’—and the narrative notes the lotus-faced woman’s reaction upon hearing it.
The direct speech (“I will give…”) is attributed to a king (rājā); the latter part is a narrator’s line describing the woman after hearing him.
It highlights how desire or persuasion can lead to hyperbolic vows; the broader lesson is to practice restraint and truthfulness, avoiding promises beyond one’s rightful power.