Shloka 19
Narrative of the Śūdra’s Renunciation of Greed
with the Tulādhāra Greatness Prelude
सर्वं सत्याद्भवेत्साध्यं सत्यो हि दुरतिक्रमः । सत्यवाक्येन सा धेनुर्बहुला स्वर्गगामिनी
sarvaṃ satyādbhavetsādhyaṃ satyo hi duratikramaḥ | satyavākyena sā dhenurbahulā svargagāminī
สิ่งทั้งปวงที่พึงสำเร็จย่อมสำเร็จได้ด้วยความสัตย์ เพราะความสัตย์ยากจะล่วงละเมิด ด้วยวาจาสัตย์นั้นเอง โคชื่อพหุลาได้เป็นผู้ไปสวรรค์
Not explicitly stated in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses).
Concept: Truth accomplishes what is otherwise difficult; it is inviolable, and even a single truthful utterance can transform destiny.
Application: Use truth as a daily anchor: keep promises, be accurate in speech, and repair breaches quickly; trust that integrity has long-term spiritual ‘momentum’ even when short-term costs appear.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A gentle cow, Bahulā, stands before a sage or righteous person whose truthful words shimmer in the air like a protective mantra. Above, a luminous path opens toward Svarga, with celestial beings extending garlands as the cow ascends, illustrating the surprising reach of satya.","primary_figures":["Bahulā (the cow)","A truthful speaker (sage/householder)","Celestial beings (apsaras/devas)"],"setting":"Earthly pasture edge blending into a celestial stairway of light; clouds part to reveal Svarga","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["milk white","sky blue","sunrise gold","leaf green","rose pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Bahulā centered with ornate gold leaf halo-like aura; a righteous figure blessing with raised hand; Svarga above with devas holding garlands; rich reds/greens, embossed gold clouds, and jewel-toned ornaments.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: pastoral foreground with delicate grasses and a calm cow; a soft beam of light forming a path upward; devas in the upper register; cool blues and gentle gold wash, emphasizing tenderness and wonder.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized cow with bold outlines; the truthful speaker in frontal pose; celestial band above with patterned clouds; strong warm palette and rhythmic composition conveying dharma’s power.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: pastoral scene framed by intricate floral borders; Bahulā surrounded by lotus motifs; deep blue upper field with gold-highlighted celestial path; garland-bearing figures arranged symmetrically like devotional attendants."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["cow bells (very subtle)","morning birds","soft temple bell","gentle wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सत्याद्भवेत्साध्यं = सत्यात् + भवेत् + साध्यम्; धेनुर्बहुला = धेनुः + बहुला
FAQs
It teaches that satya (truthfulness) is a foundational dharmic power—so reliable and inviolable that it enables the accomplishment of what seems difficult, and it leads to spiritual merit.
Bahulā is a cow mentioned as an example: through truthful speech (satya-vākya), she becomes svargagāminī—one who attains heaven—illustrating the fruit of truth.
Even within the creation-focused Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa, the text frequently reinforces practical dharma: truthfulness is portrayed not only as moral conduct but as a potent spiritual force with karmic and salvific outcomes.