Shloka 5
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Kokāmukha Tīrtha, Varāha’s Aid, and the Arrival of Gāyatrī
यो याज्यः सर्वदेवानां वेदैः सर्वत्र पठ्यते । कं च काममभिध्यायन्वेधा यज्ञं चकार ह
yo yājyaḥ sarvadevānāṃ vedaiḥ sarvatra paṭhyate | kaṃ ca kāmamabhidhyāyanvedhā yajñaṃ cakāra ha
Der, den alle Götter verehren sollen und dessen Lob überall in den Veden verlesen wird—auf eben dieses Verlangen sinnend, vollzog der Schöpfer Brahmā wahrlich ein Opfer (Yajña).
Narrator (contextual; verse describes Brahmā’s action rather than direct speech)
Concept: Yajña arises from dhyāna on the Supreme who is the universal object of worship and Vedic praise.
Application: Before undertaking any duty or ritual, recollect the highest aim and dedicate the act to the Supreme; let intention (saṅkalpa) sanctify action.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In the first dawn of creation, Brahmā sits upon a vast lotus rising from Viṣṇu’s navel, eyes half-closed in meditation on the Veda-praised Lord. Around him, a pristine fire-altar forms itself from light; Vedic syllables appear as luminous garlands circling the sacrificial flame.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Nārāyaṇa)","Brahmā (Vedhā)","personified Vedas (optional)"],"setting":"Cosmic ocean with the lotus-throne; a self-manifest yajña-vedi hovering above the waters.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","gold leaf","ivory white","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Nārāyaṇa reclining on the cosmic ocean with a radiant lotus from His navel bearing Brahmā performing yajña; heavy gold leaf halos, rich vermillion and emerald textiles, gem-studded crowns, ornate fire-altar with stylized flames, Vedic scripts as decorative bands, symmetrical South Indian iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate Brahmā on a pink lotus above deep blue waters, subtle ripples and mist; Nārāyaṇa serene, conch and discus hinted; fine linework for the yajña-vedi and thin smoke curling into Sanskrit syllables; cool pastel sky with lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, flat yet vibrant pigments; Nārāyaṇa in deep blue with yellow ornaments, Brahmā in red-gold seated on lotus, stylized yajña fire with rhythmic patterns, large expressive eyes, temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: lotus-filled cosmic waters, central lotus with Brahmā and a small yajña fire, Nārāyaṇa as the divine center with ornate floral borders; intricate lotuses, gold detailing, deep indigo background, symmetrical decorative motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low conch drone","gentle silence","distant ocean hush"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सर्वदेवानां = सर्व + देवानाम् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष); काममभिध्यायन् = कामम् + अभिध्यायन्; अभिध्यायन्वेधा = अभिध्यायन् + वेधाः (न् + व → न्व); चकार ह = चकार + ह
FAQs
The verse refers to a supreme worship-worthy reality praised throughout the Vedas; in the narrative frame it is the object of universal divine worship, while Brahmā (Vedhā) is the one who performs the sacrifice.
It presents yajña (sacrificial rite) as Brahmā’s chosen means: he contemplates the intended desire and performs a sacrifice aligned with Vedic authority.
Desires are to be pursued through disciplined, dharmic means—guided by sacred knowledge (Veda) and supported by focused contemplation rather than impulsive action.