Shloka 23

Raghuvara’s Royal Consecration

Rāma’s Coronation and Familial Reconciliation

Devanagari script

नमस्कृत्य ययौ गेहं सुमित्रायाः कृपानिधिः । सुमित्रा पुत्रसहितं रामं दृष्ट्वा महामनाः

Transliteration

namaskṛtya yayau gehaṃ sumitrāyāḥ kṛpānidhiḥ | sumitrā putrasahitaṃ rāmaṃ dṛṣṭvā mahāmanāḥ

Translation

Sau khi đảnh lễ, kho tàng của lòng từ bi liền đến nhà của Sumitrā. Sumitrā, bậc tâm hồn cao quý, thấy Rāma cùng với con trai mình thì lòng tràn đầy hoan hỷ.

Word by Word

• नमस्कृत्य: having saluted
• नमस्कृत्य: Kriya-viseshana (Adverbial modifier)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: नमस् + कृ (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वान्त-अव्यय (absolutive/gerund), धातु: कृ, उपसर्ग/पूर्वपद: नमस्; क्रियाविशेषण (adverbial)

• ययौ: went
• ययौ: Kriya (Predicate)
• Type: Verb
• Root: या (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• गेहम्: to the house
• गेहम्: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गेह (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (Accusative), एकवचन

• सुमित्रायाः: of Sumitrā
• सुमित्रायाः: Sambandha (Possessor/Relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुमित्रा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (Genitive), एकवचन

• कृपानिधिः: treasure of compassion
• कृपानिधिः: Karta (Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कृपा + निधि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (Nominative), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (कृपायाः निधिः)

• सुमित्रा: Sumitrā
• सुमित्रा: Karta (Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुमित्रा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (Nominative), एकवचन

• पुत्रसहितम्: together with (her) son
• पुत्रसहितम्: Visheshana (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पुत्र + सहित (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (Accusative), एकवचन; सह-तत्पुरुषः (पुत्रेण सहितम्)

• रामम्: Rāma
• रामम्: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (Accusative), एकवचन

• दृष्ट्वा: having seen
• दृष्ट्वा: Kriya-viseshana (Adverbial modifier)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: दृश् (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वान्त-अव्यय (absolutive/gerund), धातु: दृश्; क्रियाविशेषण

• महामनाः: great-minded
• महामनाः: Visheshana (Qualifier of subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महा + मनस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (Nominative), एकवचन; कर्मधारयः (महान् मनाः यस्य)

Speaker

Narrator (contextual; not explicitly marked in the given single verse)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Compassion expressed through humility—offering respects and seeking elders—embodies devotion in action.

Application: Begin interactions with respect; visit elders with humility; let compassion guide speech and movement.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: karuna

Geographic Context

Type: city

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rama, radiant yet modest, steps into Sumitrā’s residence after offering a deep namaskāra. Sumitrā, noble and warm, rises with joy upon seeing Rama accompanied by her son, the room brightening as if compassion itself entered.","primary_figures":["Rāma","Sumitrā","Lakṣmaṇa (implied by ‘her son’)"],"setting":"A refined palace-home courtyard with tulip-like lotus carvings, a small inner shrine, and a threshold draped with garlands; attendants at the periphery.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sunrise gold","vermillion","pearl white","emerald green","indigo"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rama entering Sumitrā’s home with folded hands; Sumitrā standing in स्वागत-gesture, Lakṣmaṇa beside Rama; gold leaf halos, rich maroon-green textiles, ornate pillars, gem-like highlights, decorative arch with floral toran, devotional domestic grandeur.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: courtyard scene with delicate architecture and patterned rugs; Rama and Lakṣmaṇa in gentle motion; Sumitrā’s joyful gaze; soft mountain-like cool tones adapted to palace setting, refined faces, lyrical restraint.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized figures with bold outlines; Rama and Lakṣmaṇa in iconic posture; Sumitrā’s welcoming stance; warm yellow-red-green palette, ornamental borders, shrine lamp in background.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Rama and Lakṣmaṇa framed by lotus borders and floral creepers; peacocks near the doorway; deep blue ground with gold highlights; emphasis on bhakti through namaskāra and welcoming darśana."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["anklet bells","soft footsteps","courtyard birds","distant veena drone","gentle conch flourish"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: कृपानिधिः = कृपा + निधिः (समास). पुत्रसहितम् = पुत्रेण सहितम् (समास).

Characters & Entities

• Sumitrā
• Rāma

FAQs

Who is described as 'kṛpānidhiḥ' (treasure of compassion) in this verse?

The verse uses 'kṛpānidhiḥ' as an epithet for the person who, after offering salutations, goes to Sumitrā’s house; the single-verse excerpt does not explicitly name him.

What is the central action described in this shloka?

A compassionate figure pays respects and visits Sumitrā’s home; Sumitrā then sees Rāma together with her son.

What ethical or devotional value is highlighted here?

The verse foregrounds humility and courtesy (namaskṛtya—offering respects) and portrays reverent, affectionate family-centered reverence around Rāma.