Shloka 73
The Burning of Tripura and the Sacred Greatness of Amarakāṇṭaka
Jvāleśvara on the Narmadā
ततो महीतलं प्राप्य राजा भवति धार्मिकः । पृथिव्यामेकच्छत्रेण भुंक्ते नास्त्यत्र संशयः
tato mahītalaṃ prāpya rājā bhavati dhārmikaḥ | pṛthivyāmekacchatreṇa bhuṃkte nāstyatra saṃśayaḥ
ครั้นแล้วเมื่อมาถึงพื้นพิภพ เขาย่อมเป็นพระราชาผู้ทรงธรรม และครองแผ่นดินใต้ฉัตรเดียว—ข้อนี้หามีความสงสัยไม่
Unspecified (narratorial voice; speaker not identifiable from the single verse alone)
Concept: Merit ripens into dhārmic leadership; righteous power is portrayed as a karmic fruit and a responsibility.
Application: Use any authority—at home, work, community—as ‘ekacchatra’ stewardship: fairness, protection of the vulnerable, and integrity.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A newly anointed dhārmic king steps onto a jeweled throne beneath a single white royal umbrella, while ministers and sages bless him with raised hands. The earth itself is shown as fertile and orderly—fields, rivers, and towns aligned—signifying governance as cosmic harmony made visible.","primary_figures":["Dhārmic king (rājā)","Royal priest/sage","Ministers and citizens"],"setting":"Coronation hall opening onto a prosperous landscape—temple spires, granaries, and distant riverbanks","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["ivory white","royal blue","marigold gold","sandalwood beige","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: coronation scene with the king under a large embossed white umbrella; gold-leaf throne, gem-studded crown, and richly patterned textiles; sages with golden halos; ornate palace pillars and traditional border motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with delicate faces and soft dawn light; the umbrella rendered with fine lines; background shows gentle hills and cultivated fields; restrained palette with lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal iconic king beneath a stylized umbrella; bold outlines, flat color fields; attendants in rhythmic arrangement; temple architecture motifs framing the scene.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical court tableau framed by lotus and vine borders; umbrella as central emblem; peacocks and floral fillers; deep blue and gold accents with intricate textile-like patterning."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["temple bells","vedic chanting undertone","soft mridangam","conch at coronation","calm crowd hush"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: pṛthivyāmekacchatreṇa → pṛthivyām eka-chatreṇa; nāstyatra → na asti atra (vowel sandhi a+a→ā; consonant cluster simplification).
FAQs
“Ekacchatra” literally means “under one umbrella,” a classical idiom for undisputed, unified sovereignty—rule as the sole paramount king.
It links dharma with legitimate authority: righteousness leads to stable, unified governance and the absence of doubt about one’s rightful rule.
Yes. The verse functions like a phalaśruti-style assurance that attaining merit results in becoming a dhārmika king who enjoys/controls the earth with singular sovereignty.