Shloka 21
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
उवाच राघवं वाक्यं गमिष्ये भवता सह । एवं कुरु महाबाहो सौमित्रिरिह तिष्ठतु
uvāca rāghavaṃ vākyaṃ gamiṣye bhavatā saha | evaṃ kuru mahābāho saumitririha tiṣṭhatu
พระองค์ตรัสแก่ราฆวะว่า “ข้าพเจ้าจะไปกับท่าน” โอ้ผู้มีพาหาอันเกรียงไกร จงทำดังนี้เถิด—ให้เสามิตรีอยู่ที่นี่
Uncertain from this single verse (context needed to confirm who addresses Rāma).
Concept: Dharma is upheld through disciplined delegation—going forward with purpose while ensuring protection through trusted kin.
Application: When undertaking a task, assign clear responsibilities, keep dependents safe, and act without agitation.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a royal hall, a noble figure addresses Rāghava with steady eyes, pledging to accompany him. Behind them, attendants hold fly-whisks and lamps; the atmosphere is tense yet orderly, as if a journey of consequence is about to begin.","primary_figures":["Rāma (Rāghava)","Bharata (implied interlocutor)","Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri, implied)","royal attendants"],"setting":"Ayodhyā-like palace interior with carved pillars, lotus motifs, and a doorway opening to a courtyard where travel preparations are visible.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["saffron gold","deep indigo","ivory white","emerald green","vermillion red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: palace audience scene where a princely figure speaks to Rāma (blue-tinged complexion, serene face), pledging to go with him; Bharata nearby in humble royal attire; Lakṣmaṇa indicated at the side; heavy gold leaf on crowns, jewelry, and pillar borders; rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, lotus-arch framing, South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with delicate brushwork—Rāma and Bharata in refined profiles, soft textiles, minimal jewelry; a quiet gesture of agreement; pale sandstone palace walls, a glimpse of garden beyond; cool palette with lyrical naturalism and fine facial features.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and warm natural pigments; Rāma and Bharata in frontal-three-quarter stance, large expressive eyes; stylized palace pillars with lotus bands; strong reds/yellows/greens; ornamental borders like temple wall art.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional court tableau framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; Rāma central with halo, attendants and peacocks at the margins; deep blue background with gold detailing; subtle inclusion of tulasī sprigs in border to hint Vaishnava sanctity."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft palace ambience","distant conch shell","anklet bells","low temple bell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सौमित्रिरिह = सौमित्रिः + इह (विसर्ग-लोपः); महाबाहो (सम्बोधन-एकवचन).
FAQs
Saumitri is Lakṣmaṇa, so called because he is the son of Sumitrā.
A speaker tells Rāma that he will accompany him, while instructing that Lakṣmaṇa should remain behind at that place.
It highlights purposeful delegation and duty-based planning—going forward with one companion while assigning another to remain, presumably for protection, vigilance, or responsibility.