Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 17
Yayāti and Mātali on the Order of Divine Worlds, the Merit of Śiva’s Name, and the Unity of Śiva and Viṣṇu
कर्मणाभ्यंतरेणापि पुंसामीशानभावतः । प्रसंगेनापि ये कुर्युः शंकरस्मरणं नराः
karmaṇābhyaṃtareṇāpi puṃsāmīśānabhāvataḥ | prasaṃgenāpi ye kuryuḥ śaṃkarasmaraṇaṃ narāḥ
Selbst mitten im Tun erlangen jene Menschen Verdienst, die aus Hingabe an Īśāna (Śiva) und sogar beiläufig das Gedenken an Śaṅkara in sich aufkommen lassen.
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Concept: Remembrance of the Lord (Śaṅkara-smaraṇa) need not interrupt karma; even incidental recollection, when rooted in devotion, becomes meritorious.
Application: Practice brief mental japa or name-remembrance during routine tasks; cultivate 'prasanga-smaraṇa'—letting ordinary triggers return the mind to the divine.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A householder moves through daily duties—drawing water, tending a lamp, offering food—while a faint, luminous image of Śaṅkara appears in the mind’s space above the heart. The scene shows the sacred threading through ordinary life, as remembrance arises 'prasangena' without strain.","primary_figures":["a householder devotee","Śaṅkara (subtle visionary presence)"],"setting":"A simple courtyard home with a small altar, tulsi-like potted plants in the periphery (not central), and everyday vessels; the divine presence appears as a translucent vision.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["soft saffron","smoke blue","white ash","copper bronze","indigo shadow"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: domestic shrine scene with a devotee performing daily chores while a radiant, gold-leaf haloed Śaṅkara appears above a small altar; ornate arch framing, rich reds and greens, gleaming jewelry on the deity, embossed gold patterns emphasizing the 'inner vision' motif.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate household courtyard with delicate brushwork; the devotee mid-action, eyes softened in inward remembrance; a faint Śaṅkara apparition in pale blues and whites; cool palette, lyrical trees beyond the wall, refined facial features and gentle atmosphere.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized devotee in profile with bold outlines; Śaṅkara as a frontal iconic figure in the upper register, natural pigments, strong reds/yellows/greens; decorative borders and temple-wall compositional symmetry even in a domestic setting.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional domestic tableau framed by floral borders; hanging lamps and patterned textiles; incorporate subtle lotus motifs and rhythmic repetition of 'smaraṇa' through small icon medallions; deep blues with gold highlights, celebratory yet contemplative."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft household sounds","distant temple bell","gentle tanpura drone","sparrows at dawn"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कर्मणाभ्यंतरेणापि = कर्मणा + अभ्यन्तरेण + अपि; पुंसामीशानभावतः = पुंसाम् + ईशानभावतः; प्रसंगेनापि = प्रसङ्गेन + अपि
FAQs
It teaches that remembrance of Śaṅkara (Śiva)—even if it arises incidentally during one’s ordinary actions—has spiritual value when rooted in devotion (īśāna-bhāva).
It implies an inner orientation of reverence and devotion toward Īśāna (Śiva), suggesting that the quality of one’s attitude sanctifies even casual or momentary remembrance.
It emphasizes smaraṇa (remembrance) as a valid bhakti practice: devotion is not limited to formal ritual, but can permeate everyday life and work.