Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 140158
Brahmā’s Lotus-Birth, Puṣkara-Creation Imagery, Madhu–Kaiṭabha, and Early Genealogies
ततोस्य सत्यसंधस्य विष्णोर्वाक्येन तोषिताः । देवाः प्रीतिं पराजग्मुः प्राश्यामृतमिवोत्तमम्
tatosya satyasaṃdhasya viṣṇorvākyena toṣitāḥ | devāḥ prītiṃ parājagmuḥ prāśyāmṛtamivottamam
Da wurden die Götter, erfreut durch die Worte Viṣṇus, der seinem Gelübde treu ist, von großer Wonne erfüllt, als hätten sie den erlesensten Amṛta getrunken.
Narrator (contextual; not explicitly marked in this single verse)
Concept: The Lord’s truthful word (satya-saṅkalpa) itself becomes nourishment; faith in divine promise yields inner amṛta (immortalizing joy).
Application: Let truthful speech and kept promises be your ‘amṛta’ to others; cultivate trust by aligning words with action.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a radiant celestial assembly, the devas lean forward as Viṣṇu speaks—His words visualized as shimmering streams of light that settle like nectar into their hearts. Their faces soften from battle-tension into luminous joy, as if tasting amṛta without a cup.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu","Devas (Indra and attendants)","Celestial sages (optional, as witnesses)"],"setting":"Svarga sabhā with jeweled pillars, cloud-terraces, and a distant glimpse of the cosmic ocean’s sheen.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["honey gold","sky turquoise","amṛta white","coral red","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu seated in regal posture, speaking; gold leaf rays emanate from His mouth as stylized luminous script; devas with folded hands, jeweled crowns, and delighted expressions; ornate arch (prabhāmaṇḍala) and gem-studded borders, rich reds and greens.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with delicate brushwork; Viṣṇu’s calm face and soft halo; devas arranged in gentle arcs, eyes bright with relief; pale blue clouds and fine architectural details; subtle depiction of ‘nectar-like’ joy through translucent light ribbons.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal Viṣṇu with bold outlines, warm yellow-red palette; devas in symmetrical rows; stylized light-streams as floral-vine motifs flowing from speech; temple-wall compositional balance and iconic gaze.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu centered with lotus medallions; surrounding devas as decorative attendants; intricate floral borders; luminous white-gold ‘amṛta’ patterns swirling like milk and honey; deep blue background with gold highlights."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","tanpura drone","gentle conch in distance","celestial chimes"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tato + asya → tatosya; viṣṇoḥ + vākyena → viṣṇorvākyena; amṛtam + iva + uttamam → amṛtamivottamam.
FAQs
It portrays Viṣṇu as unwaveringly faithful to truth and to his vow—someone whose word is reliable and spiritually reassuring to the gods.
Amṛta symbolizes supreme bliss and divine nourishment; the verse uses it as a metaphor to show that Viṣṇu’s words gave the devas an exalted, life-renewing satisfaction.
It highlights the power of truthful speech and keeping one’s commitments: integrity (satya) can bring peace, confidence, and collective harmony.