Shloka 65
Rudra’s Removal of Brahmahatyā; Kapālamocana and Avimukta Māhātmya; Origins of Nara and Karṇa
link to Arjuna/Karna query
प्रार्थयंत्यै त्वया शक्र कुंत्यै देयो नरस्ततः । वचसा च मदीयेन एवं कुरु शचीपते
prārthayaṃtyai tvayā śakra kuṃtyai deyo narastataḥ | vacasā ca madīyena evaṃ kuru śacīpate
โอ้ ศักระ (อินทรา) เมื่อกุนตีวิงวอนต่อท่าน ดังนั้นจงประทานบุรุษหนึ่งแก่เธอเถิด และด้วยวาจาของเรา—จงกระทำเช่นนั้นเถิด โอ้ พระสวามีแห่งศจี
Unspecified (a divine authority addressing Indra/Śakra)
Concept: Divine governance responds to sincere supplication; boons are granted through authorized channels and higher decree.
Application: When helping others, act decisively when duty is clear; when seeking help, petition with sincerity and right intent rather than entitlement.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In Indra’s jeweled sabhā, a higher divine authority issues a firm command while Indra listens with folded hands, thunderbolt resting beside him. Below, Kuntī’s earnest prayer is visualized as a luminous thread rising upward, linking human longing to celestial decree.","primary_figures":["Indra (Śakra)","a higher divine authority (radiant, indistinct or Vishnu’s emissary)","Kuntī (in a vignette)","Śacī (subtle presence)"],"setting":"celestial court with crystal pillars, cloud-throne, and a distant glimpse of earth below","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["electric blue","pearl white","gold leaf","amethyst purple","cloud silver"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Indra seated on a gold-leaf throne with vajra, Śacī beside him, a radiant commanding deity above with a large halo, Kuntī shown in a lower panel praying, heavy gold embellishment, rich reds/greens, gem-like ornamentation, lotus borders and celestial motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy Svarga court with delicate clouds, Indra attentive, a luminous messenger-deity speaking, Kuntī depicted in a small inset on earth, cool blues and soft whites, refined linework, lyrical composition with floating drapery.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Indra with characteristic wide eyes and ornate crown, the commanding deity’s aura rendered in concentric bands, stylized cloud architecture, strong reds/yellows/greens with blue accents, temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: celestial-lotus mandala framing Indra and Śacī, ornate floral borders, deep indigo background with gold stars, Kuntī’s prayer shown as a lotus-lamp offering motif, intricate patterning and devotional ornament."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","distant thunder","celestial chimes"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कुंत्यै → कुन्त्यै; नरस्ततः → नरः + ततः (विसर्ग-सन्धिः)
FAQs
The verse urges Indra (Śakra/Śacīpati) to grant Kuntī a man/son because she is earnestly pleading.
Śacīpati (“husband of Śacī”) is a traditional epithet for Indra, used to identify and honor him within divine dialogue.
It highlights responsiveness to sincere supplication and the duty of a powerful authority to act compassionately when a plea is just and urgent.