Shloka 90
Kroṣṭu–Yādava Lineages, the Syamantaka Jewel, Krishna’s Birth Context, and the Māyāmoha Account
ततः सत्राजिते चैतन्मणिरत्नं स वै ददौ । यल्लब्धमृक्षराजाच्च सर्वयादवसन्निधौ
tataḥ satrājite caitanmaṇiratnaṃ sa vai dadau | yallabdhamṛkṣarājācca sarvayādavasannidhau
Pagkaraan, sa harap ng lahat ng mga Yādava, ibinigay niya kay Satrājit ang hiyas na batong iyon—yaong nakuha mula sa hari ng mga oso.
Narrator (contextual Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: Vindication is completed by transparent public restitution; rightful ownership and communal witness dissolve slander.
Application: When clearing one’s name, pair evidence with fair action; resolve disputes in the presence of stakeholders to rebuild trust.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a grand hall of Dvārakā, Krishna stands before an attentive circle of Yādavas, extending the blazing jewel toward Satrājit. Faces that once held doubt soften into astonishment and relief as the gem’s light reflects off golden armlets and polished pillars.","primary_figures":["Krishna (Vāsudeva)","Satrājit","Yādava elders and warriors"],"setting":"Dvārakā royal assembly hall with sea-breeze curtains, lotus-carved columns, and a central dais.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sea green","pearl white","antique gold","lotus pink","deep indigo"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Krishna offering the Syamantaka jewel to Satrājit in a formal sabhā; gold leaf on crowns, jewelry, and the jewel’s aura; rich maroon backdrop, emerald textiles; ornate arch framing and gem-studded borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: courtly exchange with delicate gestures; Krishna serene, Satrājit slightly humbled; soft architectural washes, cool shadows; jewel painted as a bright focal point; refined faces and patterned carpets.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal dignified figures, bold outlines; jewel as radiant circle; warm reds and yellows with green accents; stylized pillars and attendants in rhythmic arrangement.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna central with jewel-sun motif; surrounding Yādavas as decorative ring; lotus borders and peacock corners; deep blue field with gold and pink floral filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["assembly hush","soft anklet chimes","temple bells","sea breeze (distant)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चैतत् = च + एतत्; यल्लब्धम् = यत् + लब्धम्; मृक्षरājāt् = ऋक्षराजात्; -च्च = च.
FAQs
Satrājit receives the jewel-gem, given publicly in the assembly of the Yādavas.
Ṛkṣarāja literally means “king of bears,” referring to a bear-king figure from whom the jewel had been obtained (a motif connected with the Syamantaka narrative).
The verse highlights transparency and public accountability—returning or transferring a contested object before the community to prevent suspicion and restore trust.