Shloka 45
Protection of Brāhmaṇas
नेतुं त्वां पलितं प्राज्ञ नेष्यामो हि कथं वयम् । एवमुक्त्वा च ते दूता जग्मू राज्ञः पुरीं तदा
netuṃ tvāṃ palitaṃ prājña neṣyāmo hi kathaṃ vayam | evamuktvā ca te dūtā jagmū rājñaḥ purīṃ tadā
“ท่านผู้ปราชญ์ ท่านชราและทรงปัญญา เราจะพาท่านไปได้อย่างไรเล่า?” กล่าวดังนี้แล้ว ทูตเหล่านั้นก็ออกเดินทางไปยังนครของพระราชาในกาลนั้น
The king’s messengers (dūtāḥ)
Concept: Compassionate discernment: do not impose hardship on the elderly even when duty calls; choose a course that minimizes harm.
Application: When requesting help, consider the capacity and well-being of elders; delegate responsibly rather than coercing.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The messengers, having spoken, step backward with palms joined, careful not to turn their backs abruptly on the aged brāhmaṇa. A dusty road unfurls toward the city gates where banners flutter; the brāhmaṇa remains seated, composed, while the envoys’ faces show conflicted duty and relief.","primary_figures":["royal messengers (dūtāḥ)","aged wise brāhmaṇa"],"setting":"roadside near an āśrama boundary; distant city walls and gate-towers","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sandstone beige","banner crimson","indigo shadow","sage green","burnished gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: messengers in ornate attire retreat respectfully from an elderly brāhmaṇa; distant city gate with flags; gold leaf highlights on textiles and architecture, jewel-toned reds/greens, stylized gestures of añjali, decorative lotus border.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a winding path to a hill-set city; two messengers walking away while glancing back at a calm brāhmaṇa under a tree; soft pastel sky, delicate brushwork, refined expressions, rhythmic landscape contours.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal brāhmaṇa with serene eyes; messengers in dynamic stride toward a stylized city; bold outlines, warm pigments, patterned costumes, temple-wall composition with ornamental bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: narrative frieze of messengers departing; ornate floral borders, peacocks near the path, deep blue ground with gold accents; city gate rendered as decorative architecture motif."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["footsteps on gravel","distant city bustle","flag flapping","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एवमुक्त्वा = एवम् उक्त्वा.
FAQs
The speakers are the king’s messengers (dūtāḥ), addressing an elderly, wise person they are expected to escort.
After expressing that they cannot take the aged and wise person with them, the messengers leave and return to the king’s city.
It highlights practical judgment and concern for suitability—recognizing limits in carrying out orders when circumstances (age/fitness) make an action inappropriate.