Shloka 122
The Tārakāmaya War: Divine Mustering, Māyā Countermeasures, Aurva Fire, and Viṣṇu’s Slaying of Kālanemi
तेनाहं सहसं गम्य यादोभिश्च समावृतः । मायामेतां हनिष्यामि त्वत्प्रसादान्न संशयः
tenāhaṃ sahasaṃ gamya yādobhiśca samāvṛtaḥ | māyāmetāṃ haniṣyāmi tvatprasādānna saṃśayaḥ
Darum werde ich sogleich dorthin gehen, umgeben von den Wesen der Wasser; und durch deine Gnade werde ich diese Täuschung vernichten — daran besteht kein Zweifel.
Unspecified (speaker not identifiable from the single verse alone)
Concept: By the grace (prasāda) of a higher power, māyā can be destroyed; resolve becomes effective when anchored in divine favor.
Application: When facing confusion or manipulation, act promptly but rely on steady spiritual practice and humility—‘by grace, no doubt’—rather than ego.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A commanding deva strides toward the roaring cosmic sea, encircled by yādobhiḥ—makaras, fish-kings, nāgas, and shimmering aquatic spirits forming a living retinue. Above the waves, a veil-like mirage of māyā hangs in the air, ready to be torn apart by grace-infused resolve.","primary_figures":["leading deva/warrior emissary","aquatic beings (yādogaṇa)","nāgas","makaras"],"setting":"Oceanic shoreline at the edge of the celestial worlds, with towering waves and luminous foam","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["silver","deep indigo","sea green","opal white","coral red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a heroic deva at the ocean’s edge, surrounded by stylized aquatic beings—makaras and nāgas—arranged symmetrically; a translucent ‘māyā’ veil painted as swirling patterns above the water; lavish gold leaf on jewelry and wave crests, rich reds/greens, ornate borders with lotus and conch motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate ocean scene with lyrical waves, the deva moving swiftly with a retinue of fish and nāgas; the māyā shown as pale swirling mist; cool refined palette, fine facial features, subtle gradients in sky and water, poetic naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, rhythmic wave patterns, the deva in dynamic posture, aquatic beings in decorative bands; māyā as a patterned cloud-form; natural pigment palette dominated by indigo, green, and warm red accents, temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ocean rendered as patterned textile waves, aquatic beings as ornamental motifs; central figure advancing with devotional confidence; floral borders with lotuses and conches, deep blue ground with gold highlights, intricate repeating designs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["crashing waves","conch shell","drums (dundubhi)","wind over water"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तेनाहम् = तेन + अहम्; यादोभिश्च = यादोभिः + च; मायामेताम् = मायाम् + एताम्; त्वत्प्रसादान्न = त्वत्प्रसादात् + न; (समावृतः is a kta-kridanta used predicatively with अहम्).
FAQs
It presents māyā (illusion or delusive power) as something that can be overcome, especially when one acts decisively and relies on higher grace (prasāda).
The speaker explicitly states that the destruction of the illusion will occur “by your grace,” indicating that success is not only personal effort but also dependent on divine or superior favor.
The verse models prompt, courageous action against deception, coupled with humility—acknowledging that victory over delusion is secured through guidance and grace rather than ego.