Shloka 96
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
दूर्वयार्घं सह कुरु राजपुत्रस्य दर्शनम् । सरमामग्रतः कृत्वा याश्चान्या देवकन्यकाः
dūrvayārghaṃ saha kuru rājaputrasya darśanam | saramāmagrataḥ kṛtvā yāścānyā devakanyakāḥ
دُروَا گھاس کے ارغیہ کے ساتھ راج پُتر کے درشن کو جاؤ؛ سرما کو آگے رکھو، اور اسی طرح دوسری دیو کنیاؤں کو بھی ساتھ لے جاؤ۔
Unspecified (narrative instruction within the Adhyaya; speaker not identifiable from the single verse excerpt)
Concept: Approach to a worthy person should be preceded by auspicious, purifying offerings and proper order (maryādā).
Application: When meeting elders/teachers or entering sacred work, begin with a small act of purity and respect—an offering, clean intention, and orderly conduct.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A luminous procession of celestial maidens advances toward a royal pavilion, carrying a golden arghya vessel strewn with fresh dūrvā blades. Saramā is placed at the front as a guide, while the devakanyās move in graceful formation, their ornaments catching the light as they prepare to meet the prince.","primary_figures":["Devakanyās (celestial maidens)","Saramā","Rajaputra (prince)"],"setting":"A polished assembly-courtyard leading to a jeweled pavilion, with ritual trays, lotus basins, and garlanded pillars.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["gold leaf","lotus pink","emerald green","pearl white","sapphire blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a frontal royal pavilion with ornate pillars and arch, devakanyās in symmetrical procession holding a gold arghya-pātra filled with water and dūrvā, Saramā leading at the foreground; heavy gold leaf halos and borders, rich reds and greens, gem-studded jewelry, crisp South Indian iconographic detailing, embossed gold on ornaments and vessel.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate devakanyās in flowing garments walking toward a small palace veranda, Saramā at the front; cool pastel sky, refined faces, thin ink outlines, lyrical trees and flowering shrubs, dūrvā rendered as fine green strokes in a small arghya bowl, gentle Himalayan-inspired landscape framing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, flat natural pigments; devakanyās with characteristic large eyes carry an arghya vessel with dūrvā, Saramā in front; temple-court backdrop with stylized pillars, dominant reds/yellows/greens, ornamental borders and rhythmic composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral borders and lotus motifs around a ceremonial approach scene; devakanyās carrying arghya with dūrvā, peacocks near the walkway, deep indigo background with gold detailing, intricate textile-like patterning, celebratory procession aesthetic."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft ankle-bells","temple bells","gentle hand-drums","murmur of a court","conch shell (distant)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दूर्वयार्घम् = दूर्वया + अर्घम्; सरमामग्रतः = सरमाम् + अग्रतः; याश्चान्या = याः + च + अन्याः.
FAQs
Dūrvā grass is a traditional auspicious ritual element; paired with arghya it signals respectful reception and honor during a formal meeting (darśana), emphasizing purity and proper ceremonial etiquette.
Saramā is referenced as a named figure; the instruction to place her at the forefront indicates precedence or leadership in the group approaching the prince, suggesting she functions as a guide or primary attendant in the scene.
It underscores disciplined conduct in approaching authority—meeting respectfully, observing ritual courtesy, and maintaining orderly precedence among companions—reflecting dharmic norms of reception and audience.