Shloka 12
Glory of Guru-tīrtha: Mānasarovara Marvels and the Revā Confluence
जहसुस्ताः स्त्रियस्तात हास्यैरट्टाट्टदारुणैः । तस्मात्सराद्विनिष्क्रांतो हंस एको महातनुः
jahasustāḥ striyastāta hāsyairaṭṭāṭṭadāruṇaiḥ | tasmātsarādviniṣkrāṃto haṃsa eko mahātanuḥ
O mahal ko, nagtawanan ang mga babaeng iyon sa magaspang at nakapanghihilakbot na halakhak; at mula sa lawang iyon ay lumitaw ang isang gansang napakalaki ang katawan.
Unspecified (narratorial voice within the Adhyaya; exact dialogue-speaker not provided in the input)
Concept: Mocking laughter in sacred space signals inner impurity; true ‘haṃsa’ (discernment) rises from the waters when confronted by tamasic intimidation.
Application: Do not be swayed by ridicule or fear tactics; keep to sāttvika conduct, and let discernment ‘surface’ before reacting.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: hasya
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"On the lake’s edge, fearsome women throw back their heads in harsh, echoing laughter, their fangs flashing as ripples shiver across the sacred water. In the next instant, the surface breaks and a colossal swan rises—white and radiant against the dark figures—sending a ring of shimmering waves outward like a protective mandala.","primary_figures":["bhīma-striyaḥ (laughing fearsome women)","mahā-tanu haṃsa (gigantic swan)"],"setting":"Sacred lake shoreline with concentric ripples, scattered stones, and distant Himalayan silhouettes","lighting_mood":"divine radiance bursting from the water amid surrounding gloom","color_palette":["pearl white","midnight blue","steel gray","golden halo","crimson highlights"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central colossal swan emerging from a silver-blue lake with gold leaf ripples forming a mandala; fearsome women at the sides with dramatic expressions and fangs; heavy gold embellishment on the swan’s aura and waterline, rich red-green borders, ornate jewelry details, iconic frontal emphasis on the miraculous emergence.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: crisp ripples and delicate feathering on the giant swan; women rendered with expressive faces and wild hair; cool Himalayan background with soft gradients; the moment frozen between laughter and awe, subtle glow on the swan’s head and wings.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized wave patterns; giant swan with exaggerated graceful curves and a luminous halo; women in fierce stance with prominent eyes and fangs; strong indigo and ochre contrasts, temple-wall narrative clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: circular ripple-mandala around the emerging swan, lotus motifs interwoven; women placed at the border like disruptive forces; deep blue lake with gold highlights, intricate floral frame, devotional ornamentation emphasizing the swan as a sacred sign."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["sharp laughter echoes","sudden splash","conch shell burst","rushing wind over water"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जहसुस्ताः→जहसुः ताः; स्त्रियस्तात→स्त्रियः तात; हास्यैरट्टाट्टदारुणैः→हास्यैः अट्टाट्टदारुणैः; तस्मात्सराद्विनिष्क्रांतो→तस्मात् सरात् विनिष्क्रान्तः; हंस एको→हंसः एकः
FAQs
From the provided excerpt alone, the verse reads like a narrator addressing someone as “tāta” (“dear one/child”). The precise named speaker (e.g., Pulastya, Bhīṣma, etc.) cannot be confirmed without adjacent verses or the chapter’s framing colophon.
It describes two sequential events: the women’s frightening laughter, and then the emergence of a single, enormous swan (haṃsa) from a lake.
Not explicitly in this standalone line. It functions primarily as narrative description; any ethical or devotional import would depend on the wider episode in Adhyaya 89.