Shloka 179
Means to Slay Tāraka: Girijā’s Birth, Kāma’s Burning, and Umā’s Austerities
यदुक्तं च मया देवी लक्षणैर्वर्जिता तव । शृणु तस्यापि वाक्यस्य सम्यक्त्वेन विचारणम्
yaduktaṃ ca mayā devī lakṣaṇairvarjitā tava | śṛṇu tasyāpi vākyasya samyaktvena vicāraṇam
হে দেবী, আমি যা বলেছিলাম—তুমি (কিছু) লক্ষণবর্জিতা—সেই বাক্যের যথার্থ ও সতর্ক বিচার এখন শোনো।
Mahādeva (Śiva) (contextual: addressing Devī/Parvatī)
Concept: Words spoken—even by a great authority—should be examined carefully; truth is approached through attentive listening and proper consideration.
Application: Before judging yourself or others, revisit statements with calm analysis; practice śravaṇa (listening) and vicāra (reflection) to avoid rash conclusions.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: mountain
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Śiva speaks softly to Devī in a quiet Himalayan alcove, his posture composed, inviting her to listen as he re-examines his own earlier words. Devī’s attentive gaze and folded hands convey respectful inquiry; the air feels still, as if the mountain itself is listening.","primary_figures":["Mahādeva (Śiva)","Devī (Pārvatī)"],"setting":"A stone terrace on Kailāsa with prayer-flag-like banners, a small sacred fire or lamp, and distant snowy peaks; intimate teacher-student framing within a marital bond.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["smoke grey","lapis blue","soft gold","rose pink","pine green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śiva seated with calm authority, Devī seated opposite in attentive listening; gold-leaf halos, ornate jewelry, rich red-green textiles; embossed gold on the lamp flame and borders; intricate floral motifs framing the dialogue scene like a sanctum panel.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate conversation on a mountain terrace; delicate brushwork, refined faces, cool Himalayan palette; a small lamp between them; distant peaks and pine trees; lyrical naturalism emphasizing quiet listening and thoughtful reflection.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; Śiva and Devī in profile conversation with expressive eyes; stylized mountain backdrop; strong pigments (red/yellow/green) with black contours; decorative borders and a central lamp motif symbolizing ‘proper examination’.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central seated divine couple framed by lotus borders; a lamp and floral mandala between them; deep blue background with gold detailing; peacocks at corners; intricate textile patterns emphasizing the sanctity of dialogue and listening."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bell","gentle wind","crackling lamp flame","brief silences for emphasis"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यदुक्तं = यत् उक्तम्; लक्षणैर्वर्जिता = लक्षणैः वर्जिता; तस्यापि = तस्य अपि.
FAQs
“Devī” is the Goddess being addressed directly; in the common Padma Purana dialogue framework this is typically Parvatī (Umā), spoken to by Mahādeva (Śiva).
It literally means “devoid of distinguishing marks/characteristics.” In context it signals a prior claim that is now being revisited and clarified through careful reasoning (vicāra).
The verse models intellectual honesty: even one’s own earlier statement should be re-examined carefully and explained properly, especially in sacred or philosophical dialogue.