Shloka 39
Praise of Devotion to Viṣṇu
The Supremacy of Hari’s Name over All Tīrthas
तस्माद्भजध्वं मुनयः कृष्णं परममंगलम्
tasmādbhajadhvaṃ munayaḥ kṛṣṇaṃ paramamaṃgalam
لذلك، يا أيها الحكماء، اعبدوا كريشنا (Kṛṣṇa)، المبارك الأسمى.
Unspecified (narrator or an instructing sage addressing other sages within the chapter context)
Concept: Kṛṣṇa is paramamaṅgala—supreme auspiciousness—therefore worship is the most rational and beneficial choice for seekers.
Application: Adopt a daily bhajana anchor: nāma-japa, simple pūjā, or reading one verse; let ‘paramamaṅgala’ be a decision-rule when choosing actions.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A circle of sages seated on kusa grass beneath a wish-fulfilling pārijāta tree in Svarga, their faces turned toward a radiant vision of Kṛṣṇa appearing in the sky like a blue lotus against gold clouds. The word ‘tasmāt’ becomes visualized as a flowing ribbon of light linking the sages’ hearts to Kṛṣṇa, urging immediate worship.","primary_figures":["Kṛṣṇa (vision in the sky)","munis (sages)"],"setting":"Celestial grove with pārijāta blossoms, lotus ponds, and a subtle altar with incense and lamps; manuscripts and rosaries in sages’ hands.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["azure blue","marigold gold","white jasmine","leaf green","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Kṛṣṇa in a radiant aureole above a celestial grove, sages below with folded hands; lavish gold leaf for clouds and halo, rich reds/greens for garments, ornate floral arch, stylized pārijāta blossoms, traditional iconography with conch/discus motifs in the border.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate sages under a flowering tree, Kṛṣṇa appearing amid soft golden clouds; cool blues and greens, fine facial features, lyrical naturalism, gentle gradients, tiny lotus pond details and birds in flight.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Kṛṣṇa’s large eyes and serene smile, sages in symmetrical arrangement; warm red/yellow/green palette, stylized cloud bands, temple-mural composition with decorative lotus borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Kṛṣṇa with ornate floral border, sages as devotees at the bottom; peacocks and lotuses, deep blue ground, intricate gold and white patterns, auspicious symbols repeating around the frame."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","hand cymbals (tāla)","temple bells","soft chorus response","breeze through leaves"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्मात् + भजध्वम् → तस्माद्भजध्वम् (द् + भ → द्भ). परम + मङ्गलम् → परममङ्गलम् (अ + म → अम्; लेखने ‘paramamaṃgalam’ इति दीर्घ-लिप्यन्तर-भेदः).
FAQs
It gives a direct injunction—“worship Kṛṣṇa”—presenting devotion (bhajana) as the primary means to attain auspiciousness and spiritual good.
It portrays Kṛṣṇa not merely as one who grants auspicious results, but as the highest embodiment and source of auspiciousness itself.
Seek the highest good through sincere devotion and align one’s life with what is spiritually elevating rather than transient rewards.