Shloka 6
ततः प्रदर्शयामास ब्रह्मा लोकपितामहः / उवाचाथ प्रसन्नो ऽस्मीत्युच्यतामभिवाञ्छितम्
tataḥ pradarśayāmāsa brahmā lokapitāmahaḥ / uvācātha prasanno 'smītyucyatāmabhivāñchitam
Darauf offenbarte sich Brahmā, der Ahnvater der Welten, ihm. Wohlgefällig sprach er: „Ich bin zufrieden; sprich nun, was du begehrst.“
Brahmā (Lokapitāmaha)
Concept: Divine satisfaction (prasada) arises from sincere discipline; revelation follows sustained worship.
Vedantic Theme: Ishvara-anugraha (grace) as the fruition of purified effort; the boon-dialogue as a pedagogic moment.
Application: After sustained practice, articulate intentions ethically and clearly; treat ‘boons’ as responsibilities, not mere gains.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana: boon-bestowal dialogues framing dharma/creation instructions in narrative sections
FAQs
It marks the moment of divine approval (prasāda) where Brahmā, pleased, authorizes the seeker to state a wish/boon—signaling a transition from demonstration/revelation to granting a request.
This specific verse does not describe the soul’s journey directly; it frames a narrative turning-point where Brahmā’s satisfaction leads to the next instruction or boon that may set up later teachings.
It emphasizes clarity and readiness: after proper effort and guidance, one should articulate one’s intention (abhivāñchita) responsibly—aligning desires with dharma before seeking outcomes.