Shloka 9
The Yayāti Episode: Succession and Royal Dharma Instructions to Pūru
एवमुक्तस्तथा राजा तामुवाच वराननाम् । चिंतितं यन्मया देवि तच्छृणुष्व हि सांप्रतम्
evamuktastathā rājā tāmuvāca varānanām | ciṃtitaṃ yanmayā devi tacchṛṇuṣva hi sāṃpratam
เมื่อถูกกล่าวเช่นนั้น พระราชาจึงตรัสกับนางผู้พักตร์งามว่า: “ข้าแต่เทวี โปรดสดับสิ่งที่ข้าพเจ้าครุ่นคิดไว้ บัดนี้เถิด”
The king (rājā)
Application: Model of humble communication: articulate one’s inner concern to a trusted, wise companion before acting.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a richly patterned palace hall, the king turns toward a luminous, fair-faced lady seated on a cushioned dais, palms joined in respectful address. Courtiers fade into soft focus as the scene centers on the intimate moment of inquiry—an opening doorway to sacred teaching.","primary_figures":["the king (rājā)","the fair-faced lady (varānanā/devī)"],"setting":"royal audience hall with carved pillars, textiles, and a quiet dais","lighting_mood":"golden dawn filtering through lattice windows","color_palette":["ivory","saffron gold","lapis blue","rose pink","bronze"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: king addressing the devī/queen on a throne-like seat, gold leaf on jewelry and architectural borders, ornate textiles, stylized lotuses on pillars; saturated reds and greens with embossed gold highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined palace interior, the king slightly bowed, the lady serene, delicate floral carpet patterns, soft dawn light through jali screens; cool-lush palette with fine brushwork and lyrical restraint.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal composition with bold outlines, the king gesturing in speech, the lady calm and attentive, stylized palace motifs and lamp stands; natural pigment palette with dominant yellow-red-green fields.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central dialogue scene framed by lotus borders and floral vines, peacocks perched on pillars, intricate textile motifs; deep blue ground with gold and pink lotuses, figures rendered with devotional elegance."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft mridang pulse","anklet chime","palace hush","distant birds at dawn"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: evamuktaḥ = evam + uktaḥ; tāmuvāca = tām + uvāca; yanmayā = yat + mayā; tacchṛṇuṣva = tat + śṛṇuṣva (tac + śṛ- → tacchṛ-).
FAQs
The speaker is the king (rājā), who responds after being addressed and then speaks to a lady he calls “Devi.”
It marks a transition in dialogue: the king begins to share a concern or reflection he has been thinking about and asks the Devi to listen.
The verse models respectful speech and attentive dialogue—presenting one’s doubts or reflections humbly and inviting careful listening before proceeding.