Shloka 19
Narrative of the Śūdra’s Renunciation of Greed
with the Tulādhāra Greatness Prelude
सर्वं सत्याद्भवेत्साध्यं सत्यो हि दुरतिक्रमः । सत्यवाक्येन सा धेनुर्बहुला स्वर्गगामिनी
sarvaṃ satyādbhavetsādhyaṃ satyo hi duratikramaḥ | satyavākyena sā dhenurbahulā svargagāminī
ہر کام سچ کے ذریعے قابلِ حصول ہو جاتا ہے، کیونکہ سچ کی خلاف ورزی کرنا دشوار ہے۔ سچّے کلام کے زور سے ہی وہ گائے بہُلا سُورگ کو جانے والی بنی۔
Not explicitly stated in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses).
Concept: Truth accomplishes what is otherwise difficult; it is inviolable, and even a single truthful utterance can transform destiny.
Application: Use truth as a daily anchor: keep promises, be accurate in speech, and repair breaches quickly; trust that integrity has long-term spiritual ‘momentum’ even when short-term costs appear.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A gentle cow, Bahulā, stands before a sage or righteous person whose truthful words shimmer in the air like a protective mantra. Above, a luminous path opens toward Svarga, with celestial beings extending garlands as the cow ascends, illustrating the surprising reach of satya.","primary_figures":["Bahulā (the cow)","A truthful speaker (sage/householder)","Celestial beings (apsaras/devas)"],"setting":"Earthly pasture edge blending into a celestial stairway of light; clouds part to reveal Svarga","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["milk white","sky blue","sunrise gold","leaf green","rose pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Bahulā centered with ornate gold leaf halo-like aura; a righteous figure blessing with raised hand; Svarga above with devas holding garlands; rich reds/greens, embossed gold clouds, and jewel-toned ornaments.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: pastoral foreground with delicate grasses and a calm cow; a soft beam of light forming a path upward; devas in the upper register; cool blues and gentle gold wash, emphasizing tenderness and wonder.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized cow with bold outlines; the truthful speaker in frontal pose; celestial band above with patterned clouds; strong warm palette and rhythmic composition conveying dharma’s power.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: pastoral scene framed by intricate floral borders; Bahulā surrounded by lotus motifs; deep blue upper field with gold-highlighted celestial path; garland-bearing figures arranged symmetrically like devotional attendants."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["cow bells (very subtle)","morning birds","soft temple bell","gentle wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सत्याद्भवेत्साध्यं = सत्यात् + भवेत् + साध्यम्; धेनुर्बहुला = धेनुः + बहुला
FAQs
It teaches that satya (truthfulness) is a foundational dharmic power—so reliable and inviolable that it enables the accomplishment of what seems difficult, and it leads to spiritual merit.
Bahulā is a cow mentioned as an example: through truthful speech (satya-vākya), she becomes svargagāminī—one who attains heaven—illustrating the fruit of truth.
Even within the creation-focused Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa, the text frequently reinforces practical dharma: truthfulness is portrayed not only as moral conduct but as a potent spiritual force with karmic and salvific outcomes.