Shloka 182
The Greatness of Puṣkara: Tripuṣkara Pilgrimage, Sacred Geography, and the Doctrine of Self-Restraint
पूरणार्थं समुद्रस्य भवद्भिर्यत्नमास्थितैः । एवं श्रुत्वा तु वचनं महर्षेर्भावितात्मनः
pūraṇārthaṃ samudrasya bhavadbhiryatnamāsthitaiḥ | evaṃ śrutvā tu vacanaṃ maharṣerbhāvitātmanaḥ
„Um den Ozean zu füllen, habt ihr euch mit Eifer dieser Mühe unterzogen.“ Als sie so die Worte des großen ṛṣi vernahmen, dessen Selbst gezügelt und in Betrachtung gefestigt war, …
Narrator (contextual; this pāda reports hearing the sage’s statement—explicit speaker not named in the given excerpt)
Concept: Right effort (yatna) undertaken for a higher purpose gains dignity even before success; disciplined speech of the realized (bhāvitātman) guides communal action.
Application: Commit to repair-work (social, ecological, personal) with steadiness; listen carefully to disciplined mentors before acting.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A narrator’s gaze sweeps over the gathered devas who have labored to refill the ocean, their faces turned toward the bhāvitātman sage. The moment freezes at the instant of hearing—hands paused mid-gesture, offerings held aloft—before the next decision reshapes the cosmos.","primary_figures":["Devas (collective)","Mahārṣi (bhāvitātman)","Narrative witness (implicit)"],"setting":"Ritual ground near the emptied seashore, with altar, water-pots, and celestial banners fluttering in a high wind.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["pale gold","sky turquoise","ritual vermilion","white jasmine","lapis blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: wide composition with devas in rows holding kalaśas and offerings; central sage seated on a tiger-skin, calm and radiant; gold leaf on altar flames, jewelry, and dawn sky accents; ornate borders with lotus and conch motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: narrative tableau with delicate gestures—devas mid-action, heads inclined in attentive listening; soft dawn gradient, fine detailing of ritual implements, understated emotion of suspense.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: rhythmic procession of devas, stylized altar, the sage with commanding serenity; warm ochre background, green-blue accents, bold outlines emphasizing collective effort and pause.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ceremonial symmetry—devas arranged around a central sage; decorative lotus borders, conch and chakra motifs hinting Vaishnava order; deep blue field with gold floral tracery."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch","ritual chanting murmur","fluttering flags","wind","brief silence at ‘evaṃ śrutvā’"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भवद्भिर्यत्नमास्थितैः = भवद्भिः + यत्नम् + आस्थितैः; महर्षेर्भावितात्मनः = महर्षेः + भावितात्मनः.
FAQs
It literally means “for the purpose of filling the ocean,” indicating that the addressed group is engaged in an effort whose stated aim is to make the ocean full/complete.
Not in the provided line alone. It refers to “the great sage (maharṣi)” in the genitive (“of the sage”), but the proper name and the dialogue pair require surrounding verses for certainty.
The term portrays the sage as inwardly cultivated—disciplined, reflective, and steady-minded—implying that the instruction being heard carries considered spiritual authority rather than impulsive opinion.