Shloka 13
प्रोवाच नंदिनं देवा नानयेति ममांतिकम् । एतस्मिन्नंतरे देवा आहूता नंदिना च ते
provāca naṃdinaṃ devā nānayeti mamāṃtikam | etasminnaṃtare devā āhūtā naṃdinā ca te
เหล่าเทพกล่าวแก่นันทินว่า “จงพาเขามาเฝ้าต่อหน้าเรา” ครั้นในระหว่างนั้นเอง เหล่าเทพเหล่านั้นก็ถูกนันทินเรียกเข้าเฝ้าด้วย
Devāḥ (the gods)
Concept: Even the devas operate within hierarchy and procedure; humility and proper approach precede effective action.
Application: Before confronting a problem, seek the right counsel/authority with humility; let protocol and respect guide urgency.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A jeweled celestial corridor opens into an inner audience hall. The devas, tense and expectant, gesture to Nandin as a messenger, while the air shimmers with the sense that the very summoners are themselves being summoned into a deeper mystery.","primary_figures":["Devas (Indra and retinue)","Nandin"],"setting":"threshold of an inner palace—arched gateways, carved pillars, banners, and a guarded sanctum-like entry","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["pearl white","indigo","burnished gold","smoky gray","ruby red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a celestial palace threshold with Indra and devas in ornate crowns addressing Nandin; gold leaf embellishment on pillars and halos, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, traditional South Indian iconography, crisp frontal composition, intricate floral borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: devas in delicate garments at a palace doorway, Nandin as dignified gatekeeper-messenger; cool palette with lyrical architecture, refined faces, fine linework, soft gradients, subtle cloud bands framing the scene.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, devas with stylized eyes and elaborate headgear, Nandin near the sanctum entrance; warm red-yellow-green pigments, temple-wall aesthetic, patterned pillars and lamps, rhythmic symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate palace gateway framed by lotus and floral borders; devas assembled in devotional posture, Nandin central as messenger; deep blues and gold, intricate motifs, peacocks perched on arches, textile-like detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","murmur of a divine court","conch shell (distant)","footsteps on stone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ममांतिकम् = मम + अन्तिकम्; एतस्मिन्नंतरे = एतस्मिन् + अन्तरे (न् + अ); नानयेति = न + आनय + इति।
FAQs
Nandin (Nandī) is the divine attendant and chief gaṇa associated with Śiva, often depicted as a trusted messenger and gatekeeper who conveys summons and instructions.
The gods instruct Nandin to bring someone into their presence; simultaneously, the gods themselves are described as being summoned by Nandin, indicating a quick sequence of calls and arrivals within the narrative.
The verse highlights orderly communication and duty in divine administration—messages are delivered through trusted agents, emphasizing responsibility, promptness, and respect for proper protocol.