Shloka 98
Narasiṃha’s Greatness and the Slaying of Hiraṇyakaśipu
Boon, Portents, and Cosmic Restoration
ते दानवगणास्सर्वे मृगेंद्रं भीमविक्रमम् । परिक्षिपंतो मुदितास्त्रासयामासुरोजसा
te dānavagaṇāssarve mṛgeṃdraṃ bhīmavikramam | parikṣipaṃto muditāstrāsayāmāsurojasā
فأحاطت جميع جموع الدانافا، مسرورة، بذلك الأسد ذي البأس المهيب، وشرعوا بقوةٍ محضةٍ في ترويعه.
Narrator (contextual voice within the Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not identifiable from this single verse alone)
Concept: Collective arrogance amplifies cruelty; yet the divine is not intimidated by numbers or noise.
Application: Do not be swayed by mob pressure; truth and dharma are not decided by majority force.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ring of Dānava warriors closes in, shields overlapping like a living wall, their faces lit with cruel delight as they try to frighten the lion-form. At the center, Narasiṃha stands unmoved, mane flaring like a storm-cloud edged with fire.","primary_figures":["Narasiṃha","Dānava hosts","asura captains"],"setting":"Grand hall turned arena—broken pillars, scattered garlands, banners whipping in turbulent air as the circle tightens.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["storm blue","iron gray","flame orange","deep maroon","pale gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: concentric composition with Narasiṃha central, gold-leaf halo and embossed mane, asuras forming a circular encirclement with ornate armor, rich maroons and greens, gold highlights on weapons and jewelry, dramatic symmetry and dense decorative borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: dynamic circular crowd scene with delicate brushwork, expressive faces showing glee and fear mixed, Narasiṃha calm yet potent, architectural details of the hall with patterned carpets, cool shadows and lyrical motion in banners.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines emphasizing the encircling ring of figures, Narasiṃha’s eyes and mane stylized, rhythmic repetition of asura forms, earthy reds and yellows with green accents, temple-wall narrative clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornamental circular arrangement like a mandala inverted—hostile ring around the divine center, deep indigo ground with gold accents, intricate floral borders, stylized weapons and textiles, lotus motifs contrasting the asuric aggression."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["stomping feet","war cries","metallic clang","wind through banners"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दानवगणास्सर्वे = दानवगणाः सर्वे; मुदितास्त्रासयामासुरोजसा = मुदिताः त्रासयामासुः ओजसा; मृगेṃद्रं = मृग-इन्द्रम् (अनुस्वार/निग्रह).
FAQs
Dānavas are a class of powerful beings often portrayed as adversarial to devas in Purāṇic narratives; here they appear as a collective host acting aggressively.
“Mṛgendra” literally means “lord of beasts,” a common epithet for a lion, emphasizing dominance and royal strength among animals.
The verse highlights how collective aggression and intimidation can be fueled by excitement and power (ojas), contrasting brute force with true courage and steadiness under threat.