Shloka 135
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
सौमित्रिरब्रवीद्राम नाहं यास्ये कथंचन । व्रज त्वमनया सार्धं भार्यया कमलेक्षण
saumitrirabravīdrāma nāhaṃ yāsye kathaṃcana | vraja tvamanayā sārdhaṃ bhāryayā kamalekṣaṇa
سومِتری نے کہا، “اے رام! میں کسی طرح نہیں جاؤں گا۔ اے کنول نین! تم اپنی اس بھاریا کے ساتھ ہی چلے جاؤ۔”
Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa)
Concept: True loyalty may express itself as self-denial for the beloved’s safety and the leader’s dharma.
Application: In family or team duty, prioritize the mission and others’ welfare; practice humility and readiness to bear hardship for a higher good.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Lakṣmaṇa stands firm, palm raised in refusal, eyes intense with protective devotion as he addresses Rāma. Rāma, lotus-eyed and composed, listens with gravity; Sītā stands slightly behind, her expression a blend of concern and steadfastness, the road ahead stretching like fate itself.","primary_figures":["Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)","Rāma","Sītā"],"setting":"Roadside near a sacred halt—trees, travel bundles, bows and quivers; the southern path visible beyond","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["deep green","earth umber","sky blue","vermillion","soft gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Lakṣmaṇa in a strong refusing posture before Rāma, Sītā behind; gold leaf halos, rich reds and greens, ornate yet restrained vanavāsa jewelry, gem-like highlights on bows and armlets, dramatic hand-gesture emphasized with luminous gold contours.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate emotional scene—Lakṣmaṇa speaking with earnest intensity, Rāma calm and lotus-eyed, Sītā attentive; delicate foliage, subtle shading, refined faces, winding path and distant hills, cool natural palette with a touch of vermillion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and expressive eyes; Lakṣmaṇa’s raised hand of refusal, Rāma’s serene authority, Sītā’s composed compassion; stylized forest backdrop, warm red-yellow-green pigments, temple-wall compositional symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central trio framed by floral borders; Lakṣmaṇa’s dāsya-bhakti emphasized through posture, lotuses and peacocks as auspicious motifs, deep blue background with gold detailing, patterned textiles and ornamental vines."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["rustling leaves","string bow creak","distant water","brief silence after refusal","soft drum pulse"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सौमित्रिरब्रवीद्राम = सौमित्रिः + अब्रवीत् + राम (visarga/lopa and consonant sandhi); नाहं = न + अहम्; त्वमनया = त्वम् + अनया; कमलेक्षण = कमल + ईक्षण (vowel sandhi).
FAQs
Saumitrī is Lakṣmaṇa, the son of Sumitrā and the devoted younger brother of Rāma.
The verse highlights resolve and duty: Lakṣmaṇa refuses to go and urges Rāma to proceed with his wife, reflecting steadfastness and clarity in following one’s role.
No. This shloka is primarily a narrative dialogue connected to the Rāma cycle, emphasizing decision, duty, and interpersonal counsel rather than sacred geography or explicit bhakti doctrine.