Shloka 72
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
समासीनः सभार्योऽसावृषिभिः परिवारितः । लक्ष्मणेनाप्येवमेव दृष्टोऽसौ सीतया तथा
samāsīnaḥ sabhāryo'sāvṛṣibhiḥ parivāritaḥ | lakṣmaṇenāpyevameva dṛṣṭo'sau sītayā tathā
เขาประทับนั่งอยู่ที่นั่นพร้อมพระชายา รายล้อมด้วยเหล่าฤๅษี; และพระลักษมณ์ก็ได้เห็นพระองค์ในทำนองเดียวกัน อีกทั้งพระสีตาก็ได้เห็นเช่นนั้นด้วย
Unspecified narrator (contextual narration within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 33)
Concept: Satsaṅga and darśana: the Lord’s presence harmonizes gṛhastha love (with Sītā) and ṛṣi wisdom, showing bhakti as inclusive of all āśramas.
Application: Create a ‘sabhā’ in daily life—keep company with the wise, and make shared quiet time (prayer/reading) the center of relationships.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma sits composed with Sītā beside him, the pair radiating quiet authority and tenderness. Around them, sages form a respectful circle, their faces lit with recognition; Lakṣmaṇa stands nearby, eyes steady in service, as if the whole scene is a living icon of dharma and devotion.","primary_figures":["Rāma","Sītā","Lakṣmaṇa","forest sages (ṛṣis)"],"setting":"A dignified assembly space—either palace hall or āśrama sabhā—with simple seats, ritual vessels, and garlands","lighting_mood":"divine radiance with soft lamp-lit warmth","color_palette":["royal blue","cream white","leaf green","rose pink","antique gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma and Sītā enthroned with ornate halos, Lakṣmaṇa standing in sevā-bhāva, sages seated in semicircle; heavy gold leaf on halos, throne, and jewelry; rich reds and greens; intricate arch and floral borders, gem-like highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Court/āśrama assembly with delicate brushwork; Rāma-Sītā seated on a low dais, sages in calm poses; soft architectural lines, gentle natural background; cool palette with lyrical serenity and refined facial features.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Central divine couple with bold outlines and characteristic eyes; Lakṣmaṇa to the side holding bow; sages arranged symmetrically; strong red-yellow-green pigments, patterned textiles, temple-wall composition with ornamental border.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Rāma-Sītā as central icon framed by lotus creepers; sages and Lakṣmaṇa arranged in symmetrical panels; peacocks and floral borders; deep blue background with gold detailing, devotional stillness like a living darśana."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low murmur of mantra","incense crackle (imagined)","gentle tanpura drone","silence between verses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सभार्योऽसौ = सभार्यः + असौ; असावृषिभिः = असौ + ऋषिभिः; लक्ष्मणेनापि = लक्ष्मणेन + अपि; दृष्टोऽसौ = दृष्टः + असौ
FAQs
It describes a person seated with his wife, surrounded by sages, and notes that Lakṣmaṇa and Sītā also saw him in the same way.
Not explicitly; it functions mainly as narrative confirmation—multiple witnesses (Lakṣmaṇa and Sītā) corroborate the same sight.
Their presence typically signals sanctity, authority, and a spiritually charged setting—often indicating an āśrama-like environment or a revered personage.