Shloka 183
Means to Slay Tāraka: Girijā’s Birth, Kāma’s Burning, and Umā’s Austerities
उत्तानो वरदः पाणिरेष देव्याः सदैव तु । सुरासुरमुनिव्रातवरदात्री भविष्यति
uttāno varadaḥ pāṇireṣa devyāḥ sadaiva tu | surāsuramunivrātavaradātrī bhaviṣyati
দেবীর এই উত্তান হস্ত সদা বরদায়িনী; তিনি দেব, অসুর ও মুনিগণের সমূহকে বরদান প্রদান করবেন।
Unspecified (narrative voice within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa context; exact dialogue pair not provided in the input)
Concept: Divine grace is impartial in availability: the Goddess as varadātrī bestows blessings across cosmic communities when approached properly.
Application: Approach the divine with humility and right intention; become ‘varada’ in human scale—offer help, counsel, and protection without sectarian bias.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The Goddess raises her open palm in a luminous varada gesture, and streams of light flow outward to three gathered groups: devas with crowns, asuras with powerful physiques, and serene sages with matted hair. The scene emphasizes her impartial, cosmic generosity—one hand blessing all realms at once.","primary_figures":["the Goddess (Śrī/Lakṣmī-like, varada-hasta)","devas (Indra-like figures)","asuras","sages (muni-vrāta)"],"setting":"a celestial assembly hall with lotus pillars and cloud-thrones; offerings of lotus, conch, and lamps arranged in tiers","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["radiant gold","sapphire blue","lotus pink","emerald green","smoky purple"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central Goddess on lotus throne with exaggerated varada-hasta, gold leaf radiating in concentric rays; devas on one side, asuras on the other, sages below; rich vermilion and emerald textiles, gem-studded crowns, ornate prabhavali arch, heavy gilding and embossed patterns.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: celestial court rendered with delicate architecture and soft clouds; the Goddess’ blessing shown as fine golden lines reaching devas, asuras, and sages; refined faces, cool blues and greens, subtle pink lotuses, lyrical balance and gentle motion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; the varada hand highlighted in bright yellow; devas/asuras/sages arranged in horizontal registers; temple-wall palette (red/yellow/green) with patterned borders, stylized lotus pillars and cloud motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: the Goddess centered amid a lotus mandala; three groups (devas, asuras, sages) placed symmetrically around her; deep blue ground with gold floral borders, peacocks and lotuses, intricate textile-like detailing, emphasis on blessing hand as repeating motif."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","soft mridangam pulse","celestial chimes","choral ‘svasti’ hum"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: pāṇireṣa → pāṇiḥ + eṣaḥ; surāsuramunivrātavaradātrī is a multi-member ṣaṣṭhī-tatpuruṣa compound; uttāno/varadaḥ agree with pāṇiḥ.
FAQs
It portrays the Goddess as perpetually benevolent—her very gesture (the extended hand) symbolizes the constant granting of boons to all classes of beings, including devas, asuras, and sages.
The grouping emphasizes the universality of Devī’s grace: her boon-giving capacity is not restricted to a single faction but extends across cosmic communities.
It suggests cultivating reverence toward the divine as a compassionate benefactor and encourages seeking blessings through humility and right intention, recognizing that divine grace can uplift any being.