Shloka 10
The Cyavana Narrative
within the Glory of Guru-tīrtha, in the Vena Episode
त्वयैवं कथ्यमानस्य पाने तृप्तिर्न जायते । श्रोतुं हि देवदेवेश मम श्रद्धा विवर्द्धते
tvayaivaṃ kathyamānasya pāne tṛptirna jāyate | śrotuṃ hi devadeveśa mama śraddhā vivarddhate
আপুনি এইদৰে ক’লে মোৰ বাবে পান কৰাৰ দৰে তৃপ্তি একো জন্মে নাহে। হে দেৱদেৱেশ, মই যিমানেই শুনোঁ সিমানেই মোৰ শ্ৰদ্ধা অধিক বৃদ্ধি পায়।
Unspecified devotee/listener addressing a supreme deity (Devadeveśa) within the dialogue context of Bhūmi-khaṇḍa
Concept: Hari-kathā is inexhaustible: the more one ‘drinks’ by listening, the more faith and thirst increase.
Application: Make daily time for listening/reading sacred narratives; notice that spiritual practices can deepen appetite rather than end it—lean into that growth with discipline.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devoted listener sits close to a radiant divine presence addressed as Devadeveśa, eyes wide with tears of joy, hands folded. From the deity’s mouth flow golden syllables like a stream of nectar, yet the listener’s heart-lotus keeps opening, showing that satiation never comes—only deeper faith.","primary_figures":["Devadeveśa (Vishnu/Narayana as supreme lord)","devotee/listener"],"setting":"celestial audience space or sanctum-like chamber with a lotus pedestal, conch and discus motifs, and hanging lamps","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","molten gold","lotus pink","ivory","deep maroon"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vishnu as Devadeveśa seated on a lotus throne with shankha-chakra, a devotee kneeling in front, golden script-like rays flowing from the Lord toward the devotee’s heart-lotus, heavy gold leaf on ornaments and halo, rich maroon backdrop, temple arch framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a serene divine garden pavilion, Vishnu speaking gently, the devotee leaning forward in longing, delicate brushwork showing flowing ‘kathā’ as thin golden lines, cool blues and soft pinks, refined facial features and lyrical atmosphere.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Vishnu with bold outlines and large expressive eyes, devotee in añjali, stylized stream of golden syllables, warm yellow-red ground, green borders with floral scrollwork, temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Vishnu figure with ornate lotus motifs, surrounding border of repeating tulasi and lotus patterns, the devotee depicted in devotional posture, deep indigo cloth field with gold highlights, peacocks in corners, intricate floral frame."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["soft conch resonance","temple bells","tanpura drone","gentle flute phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्वयैवम् = त्वया + एवम्; तृप्तिर्न = तृप्तिः + न.
FAQs
It teaches that sacred listening (śravaṇa) is inexhaustible: hearing divine discourse does not lead to “satiation,” but instead deepens śraddhā (faith/devotional trust).
The metaphor contrasts ordinary consumption—which eventually satisfies—with spiritual hearing, which continually nourishes and increases devotion rather than ending in fullness.
By highlighting śravaṇa (devotional listening) and the growth of śraddhā, it aligns with Bhakti practice where attentive hearing of divine narratives is a primary means of inner transformation.