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Shloka 29

Description of Cyavana’s Austerity and Enjoyment

दिव्योपस्तरणोपेतं सर्वकालसुखावहम् । पट्टिकाभिः पताकाभिर्विचित्राभिरलंकृतम्

divyopastaraṇopetaṃ sarvakālasukhāvaham | paṭṭikābhiḥ patākābhirvicitrābhiralaṃkṛtam

ที่นั้นปูลาดด้วยเครื่องรองอันทิพย์ นำความสุขสบายมาทุกกาล; และประดับด้วยแถบผ้าและธงทิวหลากสีอันวิจิตร

divya-upastaraṇa-upetamprovided with divine coverings/beddings
divya-upastaraṇa-upetam:
Karma (कर्म-विशेषण)
TypeAdjective
Rootdivya (प्रातिपदिक) + upastaraṇa (प्रातिपदिक) + upeta (प्रातिपदिक/कृदन्त)
FormTatpuruṣa: divyena upastaraṇena upeta; Neuter, Accusative, Singular
sarva-kāla-sukha-āvahambringing happiness at all times
sarva-kāla-sukha-āvaham:
Karma (कर्म-विशेषण)
TypeAdjective
Rootsarva (प्रातिपदिक) + kāla (प्रातिपदिक) + sukha (प्रातिपदिक) + āvaha (प्रातिपदिक)
FormTatpuruṣa: sarvakāle sukham āvahati iti; Neuter, Accusative, Singular
paṭṭikābhiḥwith bands/strips
paṭṭikābhiḥ:
Karana (करण)
TypeNoun
Rootpaṭṭikā (प्रातिपदिक)
FormFeminine; Instrumental, Plural
patākābhiḥwith banners
patākābhiḥ:
Karana (करण)
TypeNoun
Rootpatākā (प्रातिपदिक)
FormFeminine; Instrumental, Plural
vicitrābhiḥvariegated, colorful
vicitrābhiḥ:
Karana (करण-विशेषण)
TypeAdjective
Rootvi-citra (प्रातिपदिक)
FormAdjective; Feminine; Instrumental, Plural; qualifying paṭṭikābhiḥ/patākābhiḥ
alaṃkṛtamadorned
alaṃkṛtam:
Kriya (क्रियाविशेष/भाव)
TypeVerb
Rootalaṃ√kṛ (धातु) + kta (क्त)
FormPast passive participle (क्त); Neuter, Accusative, Singular

Unspecified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses in Adhyāya 15).

Concept: True care expresses itself as creating lasting comfort and dignity for others, not merely momentary display.

Application: Make your home/workspace a place of steadiness and comfort for family/guests; let aesthetics support peace and kindness.

Primary Rasa: shringara

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside the vimāna, a divine canopy drapes like a cloud-soft cover, promising comfort in every season; patterned bands and fluttering banners frame the openings like festival toranas. The scene feels intimate and tender—luxury designed not for pride but for constant ease.","primary_figures":["the vimāna interior (as main subject)","optional: Cyavana and his beloved seated beneath the canopy"],"setting":"Ornate aerial pavilion with open arches; textiles flowing in a gentle breeze; glimpses of sky beyond.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["ivory white","vermillion","turquoise","antique gold","deep maroon"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: vimāna interior with embossed gold canopy, richly patterned textile bands and fluttering banners, jewel accents along the cornice, seated couple in dignified posture (optional), deep maroon and emerald backdrops, ornate border with lotus and creeper motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate interior scene with translucent canopy cloth, fine geometric patterns on bands, small banners fluttering, soft pastel palette with refined detailing, airy sky visible through arches, lyrical calm mood.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized canopy and banners with bold outlines, rhythmic repeating motifs, warm reds and yellows with green accents, symmetrical framing like a mural panel, decorative floral scrolls around the edges.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: canopy and banners rendered as ornate textile patterns, lotus medallions and floral borders, deep indigo background with gold highlights, peacocks perched near banner poles, devotional decorative richness."}

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft flute","gentle wind","distant bells","silence between phrases"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes: divyopastaraṇopetaṃ resolved as divya-upastaraṇa-upetam; sarvakālasukhāvaham resolved as sarva-kāla-sukha-āvaham; vicitrābhiralaṃkṛtam resolved as vicitrābhiḥ + alaṃkṛtam.

FAQs

The verse describes something (likely a seat, couch, pavilion, or ceremonial arrangement) that is divinely furnished, always comfort-giving, and decorated with colorful bands and banners.

It emphasizes continual well-being—an object or setting designed to provide comfort and pleasantness at all times, suggesting auspiciousness and refined arrangement.

They add ceremonial ornamentation: paṭṭikā as decorative strips or bands, and patākā as banners/flags, together conveying a festive or regal setting.