Shloka 142
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
कर्मकर्तुं न शक्रोमि व्रज सौम्य यथासुखम् । एवं ब्रुवाणं सौमित्रिमुवाच रघुनंदनः
karmakartuṃ na śakromi vraja saumya yathāsukham | evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ saumitrimuvāca raghunaṃdanaḥ
میں یہ کام انجام دینے کے قابل نہیں۔ اے نرم خو! جیسے تمہیں سہولت ہو، آرام سے چلے جاؤ۔ یوں کہتے ہوئے رَغھو نندن (رام) نے سَومِتری (لکشمن) سے خطاب کیا۔
Raghunandana (Rāma)
Concept: Humility and recognition of limits can be dharmic; gentle speech preserves harmony even when refusing a task.
Application: Decline tasks you truly cannot perform without harshness; communicate refusal with kindness and respect for the other’s well-being.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rama, calm and radiant even in exile attire, turns to Lakshmana with a gentle, restraining gesture—refusing a task while wishing him comfort. Lakshmana stands attentive, bow lowered, the forest around them quiet as if listening to dharma spoken softly.","primary_figures":["Śrī Rāma (Raghunandana)","Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)"],"setting":"Forest hermitage path with simple bark garments, a small leaf-hut in the background, deer nearby, and a faint suggestion of a sacred fire altar.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["sapphire blue","earth brown","leaf green","soft gold","cream"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rama in exile garments with a subtle gold leaf halo, right hand raised in gentle refusal/blessing; Lakshmana standing respectfully with bow, ornaments minimal; ornate gold detailing on halos and forest motifs, rich reds and greens in borders, devotional symmetry emphasizing Rama’s compassionate authority.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate forest dialogue with delicate brushwork; Rama’s serene face and Lakshmana’s attentive posture; cool greens and browns, soft golden light filtering through leaves; a small hermitage and riverlet hinted in the distance, lyrical stillness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized eyes; Rama’s blue-green complexion, Lakshmana in warm tones; forest rendered with patterned foliage; gesture of gentle refusal emphasized; temple-wall aesthetic with red/yellow/green palette.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Rama-centered devotional scene framed by lotus and floral borders; peacocks and deer in the margins; deep blue background with gold highlights; intricate patterns on garments and border, emphasizing compassion and dharma in exile."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["forest birds","gentle flowing water","soft temple bell","sacred fire crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कर्मकर्तुं = कर्म + कर्तुम्; सौमित्रिमुवाच = सौमित्रिम् + उवाच; यथासुखम् = यथा + सुखम् (अव्ययीभाव).
FAQs
Raghunandana (Rāma) is speaking, addressing Saumitrī, i.e., Lakṣmaṇa.
It highlights honesty about one’s capacity and the importance of directing a trusted companion appropriately rather than forcing an action one cannot perform.
No. This verse is primarily a dialogue line within a narrative context, focusing on instruction and capability rather than sacred geography or ritual detail.