Shloka 61
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
ततो मयोत्क्षिप्तशरो मरुदेशे ह्यपाकृतः । ततस्समुद्रराजेन भृशं विनयशालिना
tato mayotkṣiptaśaro marudeśe hyapākṛtaḥ | tatassamudrarājena bhṛśaṃ vinayaśālinā
แล้วศรที่ข้าพเจ้ายิงออกไปก็ถูกเบี่ยงไปในแดนกันดารแห่งทะเลทราย ต่อจากนั้น พระราชาแห่งมหาสมุทร ผู้ยิ่งด้วยความนอบน้อมและมารยาทงาม ก็ทรงผันศรนั้นไป
Narrative voice (speaker not explicit in the provided single verse excerpt)
Concept: Power is perfected by humility and right response; even vast forces yield to dharma when approached with rightful resolve.
Application: When obstacles arise, combine firmness with discernment; accept de-escalation when it serves the higher aim rather than ego.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vast wind-swept desert meets the distant roar of the ocean; an arrow’s fiery trajectory is mystically checked, as if the elements themselves refuse needless destruction. From the heaving waters rises the Ocean-king, palms joined, crowned with sea-gems, his face calm with humility before the dharmic hero’s resolve.","primary_figures":["Rāma","Samudrarāja (Ocean-king)","Lakṣmaṇa (optional, observing)"],"setting":"Desert edge near a storming shoreline; dunes, salt-spray, and a horizon where sea and sky merge.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","sandstone ochre","pearl white","coral red","golden amber"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma standing in heroic tribhaṅga with bow drawn, the halted arrow rendered as a glowing streak; Samudrarāja emerging from stylized waves with gold-leaf highlights, gem-studded crown and ornaments, rich vermilion and emerald textiles, ornate arch-like frame, heavy gold leaf on the ocean crests and Rāma’s halo.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical shoreline with delicate dunes and a cool blue sea, fine brushwork on foam and clouds; Rāma’s calm yet firm expression, Samudrarāja rising with folded hands, subtle gradients in sky, refined facial features, minimal but poetic detailing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, flat yet vibrant natural pigments; Rāma with large expressive eyes and green-blue complexion, Samudrarāja in stylized wave-throne, red-yellow-green palette, temple-wall composition with ornamental borders and lotus motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ocean rendered as patterned indigo waves with gold dots; central Rāma figure with ornate halo, surrounding lotus and conch motifs, peacocks at the border, intricate floral frame, deep blues and gold emphasizing the sacred crossing theme."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["distant surf","conch shell","wind over dunes","temple bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मयोत्क्षिप्तशरो = मया + उत्क्षिप्तः + शरः (तृतीया-तत्पुरुष). ह्यपाकृतः = हि + अपाकृतः. ततस्समुद्रराजेन = ततः + समुद्रराजेन (विसर्ग-सन्धि).
FAQs
It uses the term maru-deśa (“desert land”), reflecting the Purāṇic habit of locating events across recognizable geographic zones; in this single verse, however, no specific tīrtha is named.
Direct bhakti practice is not foregrounded here; the emphasis is on vinaya (humility/courtesy), a foundational devotional virtue often praised across Purāṇic literature.
The verse highlights restraint and humility: even in the context of conflict (an arrow being launched), the idealized figure (the Ocean-king) is characterized by vinaya, suggesting that power should be accompanied by courtesy.