Shloka 82
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
मामेवं हि भजत्वेषा रतिपुत्री वरानना । यमेषा वांछते बाला तत्सर्वं तु ददाम्यहम्
māmevaṃ hi bhajatveṣā ratiputrī varānanā | yameṣā vāṃchate bālā tatsarvaṃ tu dadāmyaham
“ให้ธิดาแห่งรตีผู้มีพักตร์งามนี้ บูชาข้าพเจ้าโดยวิธีนี้เถิด; นางเยาว์วัยปรารถนาสิ่งใด ข้าพเจ้าจักประทานให้ทั้งหมดโดยแท้”
Unspecified (context-dependent within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa 77; likely a deity granting a boon)
Concept: When worship is performed ‘in this very way’ (evam), aligned with prescribed method, the deity’s grace becomes responsive to the devotee’s heartfelt desire.
Application: Follow a consistent, respectful method in worship; keep desires dharmic and express them with humility rather than entitlement.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A radiant deity figure, haloed with soft light, extends a blessing hand toward a young maiden identified as Rati’s daughter, who stands with folded palms and downcast, modest eyes. The air shimmers with the promise of a boon, while ritual offerings—flowers, incense, and a small lamp—glow at the deity’s feet.","primary_figures":["boon-giving deity (unspecified)","Ratiputrī (daughter of Rati)","attendant sages or celestial witnesses"],"setting":"A sanctified grove or small shrine with an altar of flowers and a kalasha; faint celestial architecture suggested in the background to indicate divine presence.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["moonstone white","lotus pink","saffron gold","deep teal","incense gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central boon-giving deity seated on a stylized throne with heavy gold leaf halo; Ratiputrī in graceful posture offering flowers; ornate arch, rich reds/greens, gem-like jewelry, embossed gold detailing on garments and aureole, ritual lamp and incense rendered with bright highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate grove shrine with delicate blossoms; the deity appears luminous yet gentle, blessing the maiden; cool teal shadows, soft pinks, fine facial features, transparent veils, subtle celestial attendants in the sky margin.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal deity with bold outlines and large expressive eyes; Ratiputrī in profile with folded hands; warm yellow-red background wash, green foliage borders, stylized lamp flames and floral offerings.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional tableau framed by lotus and floral borders; the deity at center with gold accents, Ratiputrī offering garlands; peacocks near the shrine steps, deep blue ground, intricate textile patterns and repeated lotus motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell","soft drone (tanpura)","fragrant fire crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मामेवम् = माम् + एवम्; भजत्वेषा = भजतु + एषा; यमेषा = यम् + एषा; तत्सर्वम् = तत् + सर्वम्; ददाम्यहम् = ददामि + अहम्
FAQs
A deity declares that the daughter of Rati should worship him in a prescribed manner, and in return he will grant whatever she desires.
It frames worship (bhajana) as the direct means to receiving divine grace, presenting devotion as efficacious and personally acknowledged by the deity.
Sincere devotion paired with right practice is portrayed as deserving of compassionate response; it also implies responsibility in choosing desires worthy of being granted.