Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 14
Kāma and Indra’s Attempt to Shatter Chastity; the ‘Abode of Satya’ and the Ethics of the Virtuous Home
ईश्वरश्च जगत्स्वामी त्रिनेत्रो वृषवाहनः । मम गेहे स्वरूपेण वर्तते शिवया युतः
īśvaraśca jagatsvāmī trinetro vṛṣavāhanaḥ | mama gehe svarūpeṇa vartate śivayā yutaḥ
Īśvara, der Herr des Weltalls—der Dreiäugige, der auf dem Stier reitet—weilt in meinem Haus in seiner eigenen Gestalt, vereint mit Śivā.
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Concept: A truly dhārmika home becomes a seat for the highest divinities; Śiva with Śivā abides there in his own form, indicating the power of sanctified domestic life and reverent hospitality.
Application: Maintain a home culture of respect across traditions; keep worship sincere and ethical; honor family harmony as part of spiritual practice.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Within a sanctified home-altar space, Śiva appears in full majesty—three-eyed, serene, seated with Pārvatī—while Nandin stands at the threshold like a guardian. The household’s lamps cast warm light on sacred ash and bilva leaves, and the atmosphere feels both intimate and cosmic, as if the universe has folded into a single room.","primary_figures":["Śiva (Trinetra)","Pārvatī (Śivā)","Nandin (bull)","devout householders"],"setting":"A home shrine room with a liṅga or Śiva icon, bilva leaves, water pot, incense, and a clean threshold; Nandin positioned near the entrance.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["ash white","deep charcoal","ruddy vermilion","emerald green","antique gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śiva with three eyes and ornate crown seated with Pārvatī, both with heavy gold leaf halos; Nandin richly decorated; home shrine rendered like a miniature temple sanctum with embossed gold on lamps and ornaments; rich reds/greens, gem-studded jewelry, traditional iconographic precision.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate domestic shrine with refined architecture; Śiva-Pārvatī seated calmly, Nandin at the doorway; soft lamp glow and delicate textile patterns; cool shadows and gentle facial expressions, lyrical realism in offerings (bilva leaves, water vessel).","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; Śiva-Pārvatī in classic mural proportions with large eyes; Nandin stylized; shrine objects simplified into iconic forms; strong red/yellow/green palette with temple-wall texture and rhythmic ornamentation.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Śiva-Pārvatī centered within ornate floral borders; repeated bilva and lotus motifs; deep blue/black ground with gold filigree; Nandin and lamp motifs arranged symmetrically; intricate textile-like patterning throughout."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["damaru (soft)","temple bells","incense crackle","low humming chant","stillness"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ईश्वरश्च = ईश्वरः + च; जगत्स्वामी = जगत् + स्वामी (तत्पुरुष); त्रिनेत्रो = त्रिनेत्रः; वृषवाहनः = वृष + वाहनः (तत्पुरुष)
FAQs
It affirms that Śiva, together with Śivā (Pārvatī), can dwell in a devotee’s house “in his own form,” implying an immediate, living divine presence rather than a merely symbolic one.
They identify Īśvara specifically as Śiva: “three-eyed” (trinetra) is a hallmark of Śiva’s all-seeing awareness, and “bull-mounted” (vṛṣavāhana) refers to his association with Nandin, his bull mount.
The verse implies that honoring and hosting the divine through devotion and right conduct can transform the household into a sacred space where the Lord is believed to reside with his consort.