Shloka 131
The Greatness of Puṣkara: Tripuṣkara Pilgrimage, Sacred Geography, and the Doctrine of Self-Restraint
भवतां चापि वक्ष्यामि शृणुध्वं विगतज्वराः । कालकेया इति ख्याता गणाः परमदारुणाः
bhavatāṃ cāpi vakṣyāmi śṛṇudhvaṃ vigatajvarāḥ | kālakeyā iti khyātā gaṇāḥ paramadāruṇāḥ
Auch von ihnen will ich euch berichten — hört zu, frei von Unruhe. Es gibt Scharen, bekannt als die Kālakeyas, von überaus schrecklicher Natur.
Unspecified narrator (context needed to identify the dialogue frame precisely)
Concept: Knowing the nature of destructive forces is part of protecting dharma; calm listening (‘vigata-jvara’) is required for right response.
Application: Before reacting to fear-inducing news, become ‘vigata-jvara’—reduce agitation, gather facts, name the problem clearly, then act wisely.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A narrator-figure or divine counselor addresses the assembled gods, gesturing toward a shadowy vision of the Kālakeya hosts. The Kālakeyas appear as a distant, ominous mass—armored silhouettes with sea-dark hues—while the listeners steady themselves, ‘free from agitation,’ to receive the warning.","primary_figures":["Narrator/counselor figure","assembled Devas","Kālakeya hosts (visionary depiction)"],"setting":"Celestial council space with a ‘vision cloud’ or mirror-like ether showing the Kālakeyas; banners and lotus-carved pillars.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["smoky indigo","burnished gold","ash gray","deep maroon","pale turquoise"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: counselor addressing devas in a gold-embossed sabhā; a circular ‘vision’ panel shows Kālakeyas as fierce figures with dark complexions and sharp weapons; ornate gold leaf borders, rich reds/greens, heavy jewelry on devas, dramatic contrast between luminous court and shadowy vision.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined devas listening calmly, a translucent cloud-window revealing distant Kālakeya ranks; delicate brushwork, cool palette with muted ominous tones, lyrical architecture and soft gradients, expressive but restrained fear on faces.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical assembly of devas with bold outlines; a stylized dark band of Kālakeyas in the upper register; strong reds/yellows/greens for devas, deep blues/black for the hostile host, patterned borders like temple murals.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central listening assembly framed by floral borders; a top frieze shows stylized Kālakeya silhouettes amid wave motifs; deep blues and gold, lotus medallions, rhythmic repetition of weapon motifs, devotional composure emphasized in the main panel."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["low drone","soft cymbals (manjira)","distant thunder-like roll","hushed crowd ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चापि = च + अपि; एतद्वाक्ये 'विगतज्वराः' संबोधनार्थे (vocative sense) प्रयुक्तम्।
FAQs
The verse refers to a host (gaṇa) known as the Kālakeyas, portrayed in Purāṇic literature as a fierce or dreadful class of beings; this line serves as an introduction to their description.
Literally “free from fever,” it idiomatically means calm and unagitated—an instruction to listen with steadiness rather than fear or excitement.
It models disciplined listening (śravaṇa): even when hearing about frightening forces, one is advised to remain composed and attentive, prioritizing clarity over emotional disturbance.