Shloka 15
The Meeting with Agastya
Rāma Praised by the Gods; Phalaśruti; Ideal Reign; Prelude to Agastya’s Arrival
यदायदाऽसुरोऽस्माकं बाधां परिदधाति भोः । तदा तदेति कर्तव्यमेतावद्वैरिनाशनम्
yadāyadā'suro'smākaṃ bādhāṃ paridadhāti bhoḥ | tadā tadeti kartavyametāvadvairināśanam
ข้าแต่ท่านผู้เจริญ เมื่อใดที่อสูรใดก่อความเดือดร้อนแก่พวกเรา เมื่อนั้นเองพึงกระทำการอันควรกระทำในทันที—เพียงเท่านี้แลคืออุบายทำลายศัตรู
Unspecified (context-dependent within Pātāla-khaṇḍa Adhyaya 5 dialogue)
Concept: When oppression arises, appropriate action must be taken immediately; decisive dharmic response is itself the instrument of enemy-destruction.
Application: Do not postpone necessary corrective action: address harmful patterns early, set boundaries, and act proportionately with discernment rather than delay.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A counsel scene: figures gesture toward a looming shadow of an asura at the edge of the frame, while the central speaker emphasizes immediate, measured action. The atmosphere is taut—like a bowstring—yet guided by dharmic clarity rather than panic.","primary_figures":["Deva counselor (generic)","assembled Devas","shadowed Asura figure (symbolic)"],"setting":"A strategic council space—celestial pavilion with maps/scrolls, weapons resting respectfully, and protective yantra-like motifs on the floor.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["steel blue","burnished gold","deep maroon","smoke gray","sage green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a divine council with ornate gold borders, devas in attentive poses, a central counselor pointing decisively, symbolic asura shadow at margin, gold leaf highlights on weapons and crowns, rich maroon-green textiles, embossed patterns suggesting urgency and order.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate strategy gathering with delicate expressions, subtle tension in hand gestures, cool palette with warm accents, refined architectural pavilion, distant dark silhouette indicating threat, lyrical yet purposeful composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, rhythmic grouping of devas, central figure in instructive posture, stylized asura shadow, warm earthy pigments, temple mural geometry and ornamental borders emphasizing dharmic discipline.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: narrative panel with decorative floral borders, devas arranged symmetrically, central instructive gesture, symbolic dark cloud/asura motif at edge, deep blues and gold with intricate patterns conveying vigilance."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"authoritative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["mridanga pulse","conch accent","wind rush","low bell","brief silence at cadence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यदायदाऽसुरोऽस्माकम् = यदा + यदा + असुरः + अस्माकम्; असुरोऽस्माकम् = असुरः + अस्माकम्; कर्तव्यमेतावत् = कर्तव्यम् + एतावत्.
FAQs
It teaches timely, situation-appropriate action: when harm arises, one should respond immediately in the proper way rather than delaying.
The emphasis is on kartavya (what must be done) in response to affliction—implying duty-bound, context-appropriate measures to remove obstruction, not indiscriminate violence.
The ethical point is that decisive action aligned with duty—taken at the right moment—is the core principle for overcoming hostile forces.