Shloka 56
Śatrughna’s Entry into Ahicchatrā
Temptation of Sumada and the Goddess’s Boon
शत्रुघ्नः सुमहामात्यैः सुभटैः पुष्कलादिभिः । संयुतो भूपतिं वीरं ददर्श सुमदाभिधम्
śatrughnaḥ sumahāmātyaiḥ subhaṭaiḥ puṣkalādibhiḥ | saṃyuto bhūpatiṃ vīraṃ dadarśa sumadābhidham
沙特鲁格那与大臣重臣及普什卡拉等勇士相随，得见名为苏玛达的英武国王。
Narrator (unspecified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Dharma is upheld through righteous kingship, loyal ministers, and disciplined protection of subjects.
Application: Choose counsel carefully; surround yourself with capable, ethical allies when undertaking difficult duties.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Śatrughna advances in a disciplined procession, flanked by venerable ministers and elite warriors like Puṣkala, as he beholds King Sumadā seated in heroic composure. The moment is charged with diplomatic gravity—an epic pause before vows, gifts, or counsel reshape the kingdom’s fate.","primary_figures":["Śatrughna","Puṣkala","King Sumadā","royal ministers","elite warriors"],"setting":"A fortified royal courtyard with carved gateways, banners, and a throne dais; attendants hold fly-whisks and standards.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["saffron gold","deep maroon","bronze","indigo","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śatrughna in regal kshatriya attire approaching King Sumadā on a jeweled throne, ministers and warriors in symmetrical formation, gold leaf embellishment on crowns, armor, and archways, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, traditional South Indian iconographic clarity, ornate floral borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical court scene with Śatrughna’s retinue entering a palace courtyard, delicate brushwork, refined faces, cool shadows on stone, fluttering pennants, subtle Himalayan-style atmospheric depth, restrained yet jewel-like palette.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, Śatrughna and Sumadā with large expressive eyes, temple-wall aesthetic palace pillars, natural pigments with dominant reds/yellows/greens, rhythmic arrangement of ministers and soldiers, stylized ornaments and textiles.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a ceremonial royal meeting framed by lotus and floral borders, intricate textile patterns on garments, peacocks perched on palace parapets, deep blues and gold accents, devotional grandeur translated into courtly Vaishnava ethos."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["kettle drums (bherī)","conch shell","court murmurs","footsteps on stone","banner flutter"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सुमहामात्यैः = सु + महा + अमात्यैः. पुष्कलादिभिः = पुष्कल + आदिभिः. सुमदाभिधम् = सुमद + आभिधम् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष/नामवाचक-प्रयोग).
FAQs
The verse names Śatrughna, his associate Puṣkala (and others), and the heroic king called Sumadā.
It states that Śatrughna, accompanied by ministers and warriors, went and saw (met/encountered) the king named Sumadā.
It supports a courtly-epic theme: alliances and retinues surrounding royal meetings, emphasizing legitimacy, martial support, and political encounter.