Shloka 4
Yayāti’s Vaiṣṇava Rule and the Earth Made Like Vaikuṇṭha
with Viṣṇu Name-Invocation
श्रीनिवासं पीतवासं माधवं मोक्षदं प्रभुम् । इत्येवं हि समुच्चारं नामभिर्मानवाः सदा
śrīnivāsaṃ pītavāsaṃ mādhavaṃ mokṣadaṃ prabhum | ityevaṃ hi samuccāraṃ nāmabhirmānavāḥ sadā
„Śrīnivāsa, Pītavāsa, Mādhava, der Herr, der Befreiung (mokṣa) gewährt, der höchste Meister“—so sollen die Menschen wahrlich stets Seine Namen in dieser Weise gemeinsam rezitieren.
Unspecified (narrative instruction within the Padma Purāṇa dialogue context)
Concept: Constant collective recitation of Viṣṇu’s names—Śrīnivāsa, Pītavāsa, Mādhava, Mokṣada Prabhu—functions as a direct means toward liberation and steady devotion.
Application: Adopt a ‘name-bundle’ practice: repeat these four names at transitions (before meals, before travel, before sleep). Use ‘Mokṣada’ as a reminder to choose actions that reduce bondage—truthfulness, restraint, compassion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A simple domestic shrine glows with lamp-light as a family recites together: ‘Śrīnivāsa, Pītavāsa, Mādhava, Mokṣada.’ Viṣṇu appears in a gentle vision—yellow garments shimmering—his presence felt as both intimate household protector and liberator.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Pītavāsa)","Householder family (men, women, elders, children)","Lakshmi (subtle presence)"],"setting":"Village home altar with Tulasi courtyard hinted in the background, brass lamp, conch, and a small Viṣṇu icon; prayer mats and offerings of fruits.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["marigold yellow","lamp-flame amber","sandalwood beige","deep teal","gold leaf"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu as Pītavāsa standing in tribhaṅga with heavy gold leaf on crown and halo; below, a small family group with folded hands; ornate arch, rich reds/greens, gem-like highlights; the four names inscribed as decorative calligraphy bands around the frame.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate indoor scene—soft lamp glow, delicate textiles, a small shrine niche; Viṣṇu’s vision appears as a translucent figure in yellow robes; refined faces, gentle domestic realism, muted warm palette with cool shadows.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Stylized household shrine with bold outlines; Viṣṇu in yellow garment, green-red borders; lamp flames rendered as rhythmic motifs; devotees in simplified forms, temple-wall narrative clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Central Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa figure in yellow, surrounded by floral borders and lotus motifs; lower register shows devotees singing; deep blue background with gold ornamentation, festive devotional textile composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["hand cymbals (kartal)","temple bells","soft mridangam","conch shell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: इत्येवम् = इति + एवम् (स्वर-सन्धिः, यणादेशः); अन्यत्र पदच्छेदः स्पष्टः।
FAQs
These are epithets of Viṣṇu: Śrīnivāsa (abode of Lakṣmī), Pītavāsa (wearer of yellow garments), and Mādhava (a common name of Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa).
It recommends continual recitation/chanting of the Lord’s names—uttering multiple divine names together as a form of devotion (nāma-japa/saṅkīrtana).
Consistent remembrance of God through sacred names is presented as a direct spiritual discipline, oriented toward purification and ultimately liberation (mokṣa).