Shloka 78
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Kokāmukha Tīrtha, Varāha’s Aid, and the Arrival of Gāyatrī
विष्णोः सत्यप्रतिज्ञस्य श्रुत्वारिनिधना गिरः । ततो देवाः समायाता दानवा राक्षसैस्सह
viṣṇoḥ satyapratijñasya śrutvārinidhanā giraḥ | tato devāḥ samāyātā dānavā rākṣasaissaha
Als sie die unfehlbaren Worte Viṣṇus vernahmen, dessen Gelübde stets wahr ist, da versammelten sich die Devas, zusammen mit den Dānavas und den Rākṣasas.
Narrator (contextual; specific speaker not identifiable from this single verse alone)
Concept: Viṣṇu’s word is unfailing; hearing and trusting the Lord’s truth-bound promise gathers and harmonizes even opposing powers under a higher order.
Application: Anchor decisions in truthfulness and reliability; let your commitments be ‘satya-pratijñā’ so others can coordinate and conflicts can be contained within a shared ethical frame.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vast celestial hall trembles with anticipation as Viṣṇu’s unfailing words ripple outward like luminous sound-waves. Devas arrive in radiant order, while Dānavas and Rākṣasas—still formidable—enter the same space, compelled by the gravity of a truth-bound divine vow.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (as the truth-vowed Lord)","Devas (Indra and retinue)","Dānavas","Rākṣasas"],"setting":"Celestial assembly hall with jeweled pillars, cloud-thrones, and a central dais; banners and conch motifs; a sense of diplomatic tension under divine authority.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","gold leaf","cloud white","ruby red","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu enthroned at center with gold leaf halo and ornate crown, devas on one side and dānavas-rākṣasas on the other, all oriented toward His gesture of command; heavy gilding on pillars and jewelry, rich reds/greens, gem-studded detailing, symmetrical court composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a refined celestial court with delicate architecture and soft cloud layers; Viṣṇu calm and luminous, devas and asuras rendered with nuanced expressions—reverence mixed with restraint; cool blues and whites with fine gold accents.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal Viṣṇu with bold outlines, large expressive eyes, devas and asuras in tiered registers; strong reds, yellows, greens, and deep blue background, temple-wall grandeur emphasizing divine authority.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu-centered composition with ornate floral borders and lotus motifs; attendants arranged symmetrically, deep blue field with gold highlights; celestial banners and patterned clouds, devotional courtly atmosphere with intricate textile ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","celestial drums","temple bells","murmur of assembly","sustained drone (tanpura-like)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सत्यप्रतिज्ञस्य is karmadhāraya; श्रुत्वारिनिधना = श्रुत्वा + अरिनिधनाः; राक्षसैस्सह = राक्षसैः + सह (visarga sandhi).
FAQs
The epithet highlights Viṣṇu’s reliability and moral authority: his spoken pledge is presented as unwavering, making his words a stable foundation for cosmic order and decision-making.
It suggests a moment of overarching cosmic importance where even opposing classes of beings converge in response to a decisive divine statement, implying that Viṣṇu’s authority compels universal attention.
It elevates truthfulness and fidelity to one’s promise as divine qualities; the verse implies that steadfast speech has the power to unify and orient even conflicting parties toward a larger order.