Shloka 22
Yayāti Ensnared by Desire: Gandharva Marriage, Aśvamedha, and the Demand to See the Worlds
समाहूतः समायातो भक्त्यानमितकंधरः । बद्धांजलिपुटो भूत्वा प्रणाममकरोत्तदा
samāhūtaḥ samāyāto bhaktyānamitakaṃdharaḥ | baddhāṃjalipuṭo bhūtvā praṇāmamakarottadā
ครั้นถูกเรียก อมิตกัณฑระก็รีบมาด้วยภักติ ครั้นประนมมือเป็นอัญชลีแล้ว จึงถวายบังคมลงในกาลนั้น
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Concept: Bhakti expressed as prompt obedience, humility, and respectful posture is itself a purifier; right conduct precedes right counsel.
Application: Respond promptly to rightful calls of duty; cultivate respectful gestures (añjali, praṇāma) toward parents/teachers/deities to soften ego and steady the mind.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Amitakaṃdhara enters the royal hall swiftly yet quietly, his head slightly bowed, shoulders relaxed, and hands joined in añjali. He kneels to offer praṇāma before the king, while the court’s opulence recedes behind the simple radiance of disciplined devotion.","primary_figures":["Amitakaṃdhara","King Yayāti","Court attendants"],"setting":"royal hall with pillars, a raised throne, and a clear central aisle emphasizing the prince’s approach; minimal clutter to highlight the gesture of reverence","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit serenity within a palace","color_palette":["warm brass","sandalwood tan","white jasmine","deep burgundy","peacock blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Amitakaṃdhara with folded hands and bowed neck approaches Yayāti on a gold-embellished throne; gold leaf highlights on pillars, throne, and jewelry; rich maroon and green drapery; lotus border motifs; emphasis on the prince’s serene face and devotional posture.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet court interior with delicate architectural lines; the prince’s añjali and lowered gaze rendered with fine brushwork; soft lamp glow, cool shadows; refined expressions; restrained ornamentation to foreground humility.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and expressive eyes; the prince in añjali, head bowed; patterned palace wall like a temple mural; warm reds/yellows/greens; iconic symmetry emphasizing dharmic decorum.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central aisle composition with ornate floral borders; deep blue ground with gold accents; the prince’s white garments and joined hands stand out; peacocks and lotuses in corners; devotional elegance applied to a courtly moment."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","gentle footfalls","silence between phrases","tanpura drone","faint conch resonance"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भक्त्यानमितकंधरः = भक्त्या + नमितकन्धरः; बद्धांजलिपुटो = बद्धाञ्जलिपुटः; अकरोत्तदा = अकरोत् + तदा.
FAQs
It presents devotion (bhaktyā) as the motive for immediate service—responding promptly when called—and expresses bhakti outwardly through añjali (folded hands) and praṇāma (obeisance).
The verse models humility, readiness to respond, and respectful etiquette toward elders, teachers, or the divine—showing that reverence is demonstrated through both attitude and action.
Baddhāñjali (joining the palms) and praṇāma (bowing) are traditional markers of respect and surrender, commonly used in devotional and formal settings to honor a revered person or deity.