Shloka 13
Yayāti’s Ascent to Heaven
and Entry into Vaikuṇṭha
त्वां विनासुमहाराज तेन नास्त्यत्र कारणम् । त्वयैव सह राजेंद्र वयं यास्याम नान्यथा
tvāṃ vināsumahārāja tena nāstyatra kāraṇam | tvayaiva saha rājeṃdra vayaṃ yāsyāma nānyathā
Kung wala ka, O dakilang hari, walang dahilan sa bagay na ito. O panginoon ng mga hari, sasama kami sa iyo lamang—wala nang ibang paraan.
Unspecified companions/attendants addressing the king (context not provided in the input)
Concept: Leadership in dharma is relational: the community’s righteous action is strengthened when undertaken with the rightful protector (rājā) rather than in isolation.
Application: Do important vows, service, or pilgrimages with accountable companionship and proper guidance; avoid impulsive solo decisions when responsibility is shared.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a palace courtyard, earnest attendants and townsfolk stand with folded hands before the seated king, their faces lit with determined loyalty. The moment captures collective resolve—no one wishes to proceed without the king, whose presence is the very ‘cause’ and meaning of the undertaking.","primary_figures":["the king (pṛthivīpati)","attendants/companions","subjects (prajā)"],"setting":"royal courtyard with carved pillars, banners, and a distant glimpse of a road leading toward pilgrimage or quest","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep maroon","antique gold","ivory white","peacock green","smoky indigo"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the king enthroned beneath an ornate arch, attendants and prajā with añjali-mudrā pleading to accompany him; gold leaf halo around the king as dharma-pāla, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, stylized palace pillars and hanging lamps, intricate floral borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a refined court scene with delicate brushwork; the king seated on a low takht, companions clustered in gentle arcs, expressive eyes and subtle gestures; cool palette with indigo shadows, pale sandstone architecture, a winding path hinted beyond the courtyard suggesting imminent journey.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and warm natural pigments; the king as central figure with broad chest ornaments, attendants in rhythmic rows, hands in respectful gesture; temple-like palace interior, red/yellow/green dominance, stylized lotus motifs framing the dialogue moment.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional court tableau framed by lotus vines and floral borders; the king centered like a dharmic patron, prajā gathered symmetrically; deep blue background with gold highlights, peacocks at the border corners, intricate textile patterns suggesting auspicious departure."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","murmur of a gathered crowd","distant conch shell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विनासुमहाराज = विना + सु-महाराज; नास्त्यत्र = न + अस्ति + अत्र; त्वयैव = त्वया + एव; नान्यथा = न + अन्यथा.
FAQs
It expresses firm loyalty and shared resolve: the speakers refuse to proceed unless the king accompanies them, saying the endeavor has no purpose without him.
Yes—steadfast commitment and solidarity. The speakers emphasize unity in action and responsibility rather than acting independently.
The verse addresses a king (sumahārāja, rājendra), but the exact speaker is not named in the provided excerpt. With more surrounding verses, the dialogue participants can be identified more precisely.