Shloka 183
Mārkaṇḍeya’s Birth and Boon; Puṣkara’s Glory; Rāma’s Śrāddha; Refuge-Hymn to Śiva
इत्येवं कथयन्नेव प्राप्तो रेवां महानदीम् । चक्रेभिषेकं काकुत्स्थः सानुजः सह सीतया
ityevaṃ kathayanneva prāpto revāṃ mahānadīm | cakrebhiṣekaṃ kākutsthaḥ sānujaḥ saha sītayā
یوں گفتگو کرتے ہوئے کاکُتستھ (شری رام) عظیم ندی رِیوا تک پہنچے۔ پھر سیتا کے ساتھ اور اپنے چھوٹے بھائی سمیت، انہوں نے وہاں اَبھِشیک—مقدّس غسل کی رسم ادا کی۔
Narrator (third-person Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this verse)
Concept: Sacred waters sanctify intention; pilgrimage is not mere movement but a consecration of one’s dharma.
Application: Before major decisions or transitions, perform a simple ‘inner abhiṣeka’: bathe, offer water, and recommit to ethical vows.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: river
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma arrives at the broad, slow-moving Revā, her waters glinting like molten silver. On the riverbank he performs a solemn abhiṣeka-bath with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa beside him, while forest trees lean inward as if witnessing a vow.","primary_figures":["Rāma (Kakutstha)","Sītā","Lakṣmaṇa"],"setting":"Narmadā riverbank with stone steps, flowering reeds, distant hills, and a small travel-altar with water vessels","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sapphire blue","river-silver","lotus pink","sandalwood beige","sunrise gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma with bow and quiver stands at the Revā/Narmadā ghāṭa performing abhiṣeka-bath, Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa beside him; ornate gold-leaf halo, rich crimson and emerald garments, gem-studded crowns, stylized river waves, temple-like arch framing the scene, delicate lotuses and conch motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical riverbank of Revā with cool blue water and pale sand, Rāma, Sītā, Lakṣmaṇa in refined profiles performing a quiet bathing rite; delicate brushwork, soft greens and misty hills, small copper water-pot, subtle ripples and birds skimming the surface.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; Rāma at the river steps with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa, large expressive eyes, rhythmic wave patterns for Revā, warm ochres and greens, red-yellow highlights, sacred aura rendered as concentric bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional river-tīrtha tableau with lotus borders and floral vines; central figures of Rāma-Sītā-Lakṣmaṇa at Revā, intricate water patterns, peacocks and cows at the margins, deep indigo background with gold detailing and stylized lotuses."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["flowing water","morning birds","soft temple bells","conch shell (distant)","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: इति+एवम् → इत्येवम्; कथयन्+एव → कथयन्नेव (नकारादेश); चक्रे+अभिषेकम् → चक्रेभिषेकम्; सह सीतया इति उपपद-योगे तृतीया।
FAQs
It places Revā (identified with the Narmadā) as a major sacred river-tīrtha, indicating that reaching such rivers and performing rites there is part of the Purāṇic sacred landscape.
By showing Rāma (as a revered divine figure) engaging in reverential ritual at a holy river, the verse models devotional conduct—honoring tīrthas through humble, worshipful action.
The verse highlights disciplined, reverent practice: even great figures observe sacred rites and uphold dharma through respectful conduct at holy places.