Shloka 79
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
सखीभावस्वभावेन संहृष्टा सर्वदा शुभा । विशाला नाम मे ख्यातं वरुणस्य सुता नृप
sakhībhāvasvabhāvena saṃhṛṣṭā sarvadā śubhā | viśālā nāma me khyātaṃ varuṇasya sutā nṛpa
ด้วยสันดานแห่งมิตรภาพ นางยินดีร่าเริงและเป็นมงคลอยู่เสมอ โอ้พระราชา นางเป็นที่รู้จักแก่ข้าว่า ‘วิศาลา’ ธิดาแห่งเทพวรุณ
Unspecified narrator (contextual speaker not provided in the input excerpt)
Concept: Sakhya (friendship) grounded in śubha (auspiciousness) and consistent joy is a virtue; noble companionship is itself protective and purifying.
Application: Choose companions who increase śubha—clarity, joy, and ethical steadiness; cultivate a friendly nature that uplifts rather than agitates.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A bright, auspicious maiden named Viśālā stands smiling, her posture open and friendly, as if greeting a beloved companion. Behind her, the suggestion of Varuṇa’s watery realm appears—arched waves, pearl-like foam, and a distant throne of the water-god—linking her lineage to cosmic waters.","primary_figures":["Viśālā","Varuṇa (subtle background presence)","King (listener, optional side figure)"],"setting":"A liminal scene blending riverbank and celestial ocean-court—waves meeting a tīrtha shore, with a faint palace of coral and pearls.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sea turquoise","pearl white","coral red","lapis blue","gold leaf"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viśālā in front-facing auspicious pose with gold-leaf halo, gem-studded ornaments; Varuṇa seated on a makara-backed throne in the background with embossed gold waves; rich reds/greens, ornate arch, śaṅkha-cakra decorative borders, heavy gold detailing on jewelry and wave crests.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant maiden with refined features, delicate textiles, cool oceanic palette; Varuṇa’s court hinted softly with stylized waves and a distant makara, lyrical shoreline with lotuses, subtle narrative charm.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized wave patterns, Viśālā with large expressive eyes and auspicious ornaments; Varuṇa iconography simplified yet recognizable (makara, water pot), warm pigment palette with strong decorative rhythm.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical lotus-and-wave border, central Viśālā figure amid lotus pond motifs; peacocks and swans, deep blue ground with gold highlights; small medallion of Varuṇa on makara at the top center, intricate floral filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch shell","ocean-like hush","temple bells (light)","water ripples"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: khyātaṃ—नपुंसक-रूपेण ‘नाम ... ख्यातम्’ इति वाक्यरचना; sakhībhāvasvabhāvena बहुपद-तत्पुरुषसमासः
FAQs
Viśālā is identified as Varuṇa’s daughter and is described as naturally friendly, ever joyful, and auspicious.
It emphasizes a temperament of friendship (sakhī-bhāva), constant delight (saṃhṛṣṭā), and auspicious virtue (śubhā).
The verse implicitly commends friendliness, cheerful disposition, and auspicious conduct as valued virtues in Purāṇic character portrayal.