Kurma Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 7
Madhu–Kaiṭabha, Nārāyaṇa’s Yoga-Nidrā, Rudra’s Manifestation, and the Aṣṭamūrti–Trimūrti Teaching
ततः पद्मासनासीनं जगन्नाथं पितामहम् / बभाषे मधुरं वाक्यं स्नेहाविष्टमना हरिः
tataḥ padmāsanāsīnaṃ jagannāthaṃ pitāmaham / babhāṣe madhuraṃ vākyaṃ snehāviṣṭamanā hariḥ
Dann sprach Hari, dessen Geist von Zuneigung durchdrungen war, süße Worte zum Großvater der Welten—Jagannātha—der auf dem Lotossitz thronte.
Narrator (describing Hari/Viṣṇu speaking to Brahmā)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
FAQs
Indirectly: it presents the Supreme (Hari) as conscious, compassionate, and relational—one who guides cosmic intelligence (Brahmā). The Atman/Ishvara is not inert; it is awareness that initiates and directs creation through gracious instruction.
No explicit practice is taught in this verse, but the imagery of “padmāsana” (lotus-seat) evokes yogic steadiness and contemplative poise, while “sneha” (affection) hints that devotion (bhakti) harmonizes with disciplined meditation in the Kurma Purana’s spiritual ethos.
Though Śiva is not named here, the verse models the Purana’s non-sectarian tone: Hari speaks as the benevolent Supreme who empowers cosmic functions (like Brahmā’s creation). In the Kurma Purana’s broader synthesis, such supreme guidance is shared in spirit with Śaiva teachings (e.g., Pāśupata-oriented instruction), emphasizing unity of divine purpose.