Shloka 142
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
कर्मकर्तुं न शक्रोमि व्रज सौम्य यथासुखम् । एवं ब्रुवाणं सौमित्रिमुवाच रघुनंदनः
karmakartuṃ na śakromi vraja saumya yathāsukham | evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ saumitrimuvāca raghunaṃdanaḥ
เรามิอาจกระทำกิจนี้ได้เลย โอ้ผู้มีใจอ่อนโยน จงไปโดยสบายตามที่เจ้าปรารถนา ครั้นตรัสดังนี้แล้ว รฆุนันทนะ (พระราม) จึงตรัสแก่เสามิตรี (พระลักษมณ์)
Raghunandana (Rāma)
Concept: Humility and recognition of limits can be dharmic; gentle speech preserves harmony even when refusing a task.
Application: Decline tasks you truly cannot perform without harshness; communicate refusal with kindness and respect for the other’s well-being.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rama, calm and radiant even in exile attire, turns to Lakshmana with a gentle, restraining gesture—refusing a task while wishing him comfort. Lakshmana stands attentive, bow lowered, the forest around them quiet as if listening to dharma spoken softly.","primary_figures":["Śrī Rāma (Raghunandana)","Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)"],"setting":"Forest hermitage path with simple bark garments, a small leaf-hut in the background, deer nearby, and a faint suggestion of a sacred fire altar.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["sapphire blue","earth brown","leaf green","soft gold","cream"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rama in exile garments with a subtle gold leaf halo, right hand raised in gentle refusal/blessing; Lakshmana standing respectfully with bow, ornaments minimal; ornate gold detailing on halos and forest motifs, rich reds and greens in borders, devotional symmetry emphasizing Rama’s compassionate authority.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate forest dialogue with delicate brushwork; Rama’s serene face and Lakshmana’s attentive posture; cool greens and browns, soft golden light filtering through leaves; a small hermitage and riverlet hinted in the distance, lyrical stillness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized eyes; Rama’s blue-green complexion, Lakshmana in warm tones; forest rendered with patterned foliage; gesture of gentle refusal emphasized; temple-wall aesthetic with red/yellow/green palette.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Rama-centered devotional scene framed by lotus and floral borders; peacocks and deer in the margins; deep blue background with gold highlights; intricate patterns on garments and border, emphasizing compassion and dharma in exile."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["forest birds","gentle flowing water","soft temple bell","sacred fire crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कर्मकर्तुं = कर्म + कर्तुम्; सौमित्रिमुवाच = सौमित्रिम् + उवाच; यथासुखम् = यथा + सुखम् (अव्ययीभाव).
FAQs
Raghunandana (Rāma) is speaking, addressing Saumitrī, i.e., Lakṣmaṇa.
It highlights honesty about one’s capacity and the importance of directing a trusted companion appropriately rather than forcing an action one cannot perform.
No. This verse is primarily a dialogue line within a narrative context, focusing on instruction and capability rather than sacred geography or ritual detail.