Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 58
Dialogue of Gobhila and Padmāvatī: Daitya Obstruction vs. the Power of Pativratā Dharma
ममगेहं समाश्रित्य भुंक्ष्व भोगान्मनोऽनुगान् । पद्मावत्युवाच । गच्छ पापसमाचार किं त्वं वदसि निर्घृणः
mamagehaṃ samāśritya bhuṃkṣva bhogānmano'nugān | padmāvatyuvāca | gaccha pāpasamācāra kiṃ tvaṃ vadasi nirghṛṇaḥ
„Nimm Zuflucht in meinem Haus und genieße die Freuden, wie es deinem Sinn entspricht.“ Padmāvatī sprach: „Geh fort, du von sündigem Wandel—was redest du da, du Erbarmungsloser?“
Padmāvatī (explicitly marked: padmāvaty uvāca)
Concept: Hospitality and refuge are sacred, but not at the cost of enabling sin; righteous refusal (dharma-yukta niṣedha) protects the household’s sanctity.
Application: Set boundaries: do not provide shelter or resources to harmful conduct; speak firmly without losing inner integrity.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Padmāvatī stands at the doorway of her home, one hand raised in a gesture of refusal, the other near her heart as if guarding her vows. The tempter’s offer of indulgence hangs in the air like smoke, while her words cut through it—her face fierce with compassion-protecting resolve.","primary_figures":["Padmāvatī","tempter/antagonist (Dānava or corrupt suitor)"],"setting":"House threshold with a small domestic altar, hanging garlands, and a courtyard beyond; symbolic boundary between purity and intrusion","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["lotus pink","vermillion","sandalwood beige","emerald green","sun-gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Padmāvatī at the threshold, haloed, palm raised in abhaya/niṣedha gesture; the antagonist slightly recoiling; gold leaf on halo, doorway arch, and altar vessels; rich reds and greens, ornate textiles, gem-studded ornaments emphasizing her dignity and vow-power.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined domestic scene with delicate architecture and floral details; Padmāvatī’s expression sharp yet composed; soft dawn sky, gentle gradients; the antagonist rendered with subtle menace; lyrical naturalism with patterned borders.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Padmāvatī with large expressive eyes and strong black outlines, standing before a stylized doorway shrine; bold reds/yellows/greens; the antagonist in darker tones; symbolic lotus motif near her feet indicating purity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Padmāvatī centered like a devotional icon within ornate lotus borders; deep blue background with gold highlights; floral creepers and peacocks framing the threshold; emphasis on sanctity of home as a temple-space."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["doorway bell chime","sharp mridangam stroke","morning birds","brief resonant silence after the rebuke"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: mamagehaṃ = मम + गेहम्; bhogānmano'nugān = भोगान् + मनः + अनुगान्; padmāvatyuvāca = पद्मावती + उवाच
FAQs
The verse explicitly identifies the speaker as Padmāvatī with the phrase “padmāvaty uvāca” (“Padmāvatī said”).
It teaches moral discernment: even if someone offers comfort or pleasure, speech rooted in cruelty and sinful intent should be rejected firmly.
They characterize the person as morally corrupt (“of sinful conduct”) and lacking compassion (“merciless”), indicating a rejection of unethical persuasion.