Shloka 85
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
तान्याहरस्व वै श्राद्धे क्षिप्रमेवास्तु लक्ष्मण । तथा तत्कृतवान्सर्वं रामादेशाच्च राघवः
tānyāharasva vai śrāddhe kṣipramevāstu lakṣmaṇa | tathā tatkṛtavānsarvaṃ rāmādeśācca rāghavaḥ
“จงนำสิ่งเหล่านั้นมาสำหรับพิธีศราทธะ และให้เสร็จโดยเร็วเถิด โอ้ลักษมณ์” ดังนั้นตามพระบัญชาของพระราม พระราฆวะ (ลักษมณ์) ก็จัดการทุกสิ่งจนสำเร็จ
Rāma (addressing Lakṣmaṇa); narration confirms Lakṣmaṇa’s compliance
Concept: Prompt, faithful execution of dharmic instruction (ājñā-pālana) is itself a virtue that sustains sacred order.
Application: When a righteous duty is clear—care for elders, complete promised rituals, support family—act without procrastination; let speed be guided by sincerity, not anxiety.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma, composed yet firm, instructs Lakṣmaṇa to bring the gathered items for śrāddha at once; Lakṣmaṇa moves with decisive energy, lifting baskets and ritual bundles. The moment captures heroic devotion expressed as efficient service, with the hermitage altar awaiting completion.","primary_figures":["Rāma","Lakṣmaṇa"],"setting":"Hermitage ritual ground with kusa mats, a small fire-pit area, baskets of fruits/roots, and vessels prepared for śrāddha","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["indigo blue","saffron","forest green","copper bronze","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma seated/standing with commanding yet gentle gesture, Lakṣmaṇa in dynamic pose carrying offerings; gold leaf halo and ornament highlights, rich red-green background panels, gem-like detailing on vessels, traditional South Indian compositional symmetry around the altar space.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant brotherly interaction—Rāma’s calm directive hand, Lakṣmaṇa’s swift stride; fine linework, soft forest hues, lyrical trees and a small hermitage, subtle motion conveyed through flowing garments.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and expressive eyes; Lakṣmaṇa shown mid-step with offerings, Rāma steady and centered; warm red/yellow/green palette, ritual objects stylized, temple-wall narrative clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional framing with lotus borders; central figures of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, offerings arranged like naivedya; deep blues with gold accents, intricate floral patterns, peacocks at corners, symmetrical sacred geometry around the śrāddha space."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell (soft)","quick footsteps on dry leaves","temple bell","brief silence after command"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तान्याहरस्व = तानि + आहरस्व; क्षिप्रमेवास्तु = क्षिप्रम् + एव + अस्तु; तत्कृतवान् = तत् + कृतवान्; रामादेशाच्च = रामादेशात् + च.
FAQs
It references śrāddha, a dharma-based rite of honoring ancestors (pitṛs), typically involving offerings and prescribed observances.
It highlights devoted service expressed as prompt, faithful execution of the lord/elder’s instruction—obedience and readiness are framed as virtuous conduct.
The ethical teaching is diligence in duty: sacred obligations should be performed promptly and correctly, and righteous commands should be carried out without delay.