Shloka 46

Adhyaya 22 — Kuvalayashva’s Death through Daitya-Deceit and Madalasa’s Self-Immolation

Sanskrit

पुत्रावूचतुः ततः स राजा संस्कारं पुत्रपत्नीमलम्भयत् ।

निर्गम्य च बहिः स्नातो ददौ पुत्राय चोदकम् ॥

Transliteration

putrāvūcatuḥ tataḥ sa rājā saṃskāraṃ putrapatnīm alambhayat | nirgamya ca bahiḥ snāto dadau putrāya codakam ||

Translation

Pagkaraan, nagsalita ang dalawang anak na lalaki; at pagkatapos nito, inayos ng hari ang mga ritwal para sa asawa ng kanyang anak. Lumabas siya at naligo, at naghandog din siya ng alay na tubig (udaka) para sa kanyang anak.

Speakers

• Narrative voice (story narration); mentions ‘the two sons spoke’ as a transition marker

Verse Rasa

{ "primaryRasa": "karuna", "secondaryRasa": "shanta", "rasaIntensity": 0, "emotionalArcPosition": "", "moodDescriptors": [] }

Key Themes

• Dharma
• Antyeṣṭi-related observances
• Śauca (purification by bathing)
• Pitṛ-related offerings (udaka)

FAQs

What is the philosophical or ethical takeaway?

Even amid grief, dharma is maintained through proper rites: purification (snāna) and water-offering reflect responsibility to the departed and to social-religious order.

How does this fit the Pancalakshana (5 characteristics)?

Ākhyāna; it depicts ritual practice (ācāra) inside a royal story rather than cosmological categories.

What is the esoteric significance?

Bathing signifies inner cleansing after contact with death; udaka symbolizes continuity of remembrance and the ‘flow’ of merit/connection across thresholds.