Shloka 61
Account of Kāmākṣā (Bhavānī) at Āhicchatrā
वद सर्वं महामात्य नानार्थपरिबृंहितम् । यथावत्त्वं हि जानासि तस्माद्वद महामते
vada sarvaṃ mahāmātya nānārthaparibṛṃhitam | yathāvattvaṃ hi jānāsi tasmādvada mahāmate
تكلّم عن كلّ شيء، أيّها الوزير العظيم، مُفصَّلًا بما فيه من معانٍ شتّى. فإنّك تعلم الأمر على وجهه الصحيح؛ فتكلم إذن، أيّها الحكيم.
Unspecified (a questioner addressing a learned minister/counsellor)
Concept: Sacred narration should be complete and multi-layered; the wise are custodians of correct understanding and must teach responsibly.
Application: Seek teachers who can explain not only ‘what’ but ‘why’ and ‘how’; when you know, speak carefully and fully for others’ benefit.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dignified questioner addresses the mahāmātya with palms joined, requesting a full, many-layered explanation. The minister sits poised with calm authority, as if about to unfold a sacred chronicle that turns history into dharma.","primary_figures":["questioner (courtly figure)","Mahāmātya (great minister)","attendant scribes (optional)"],"setting":"Royal audience hall with carved pillars, low seats, palm-leaf manuscripts, and a discreet shrine niche indicating the sacrality of counsel.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["cream","terracotta","jade green","lapis blue","antique gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Courtly interior with the mahāmātya seated on a decorated platform holding a manuscript, gold leaf highlights on pillars and ornaments, rich reds/greens, symmetrical composition, small shrine lamp glowing in the background.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate darbar scene with delicate textiles, refined faces, soft pastel palette, manuscript bundle and inkpot, airy architectural framing and gentle light.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Formal two-figure exchange with bold outlines, stylized eyes, red/yellow/green pigments, ornamental borders, manuscript and staff as emblematic props.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Narrative panel framed by floral borders, minister and questioner in balanced symmetry, lotus motifs in the margins, deep blue background with gold linework, textile-like patterning."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft tanpura","low bell chime","paper/palm-leaf rustle","quiet court ambience","measured silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यथावत्त्वं = यथावत् + त्वम्; तस्माद्वद = तस्मात् + वद.
FAQs
It signals that the requested teaching should be complete—covering multiple implications and interpretive layers rather than a single, surface-level meaning.
“Yathāvat” emphasizes accuracy and truthfulness: the speaker requests an account that matches reality and tradition, not speculation.
It highlights a respectful learning model: the student recognizes the teacher’s competence and asks for a thorough, well-reasoned exposition.