Shloka 120
Umā’s Austerity, Kauśikī’s Manifestation, and Skanda’s Birth Leading to Tāraka’s Defeat
द्वास्थोपि वीरको देवान्हरदर्शनकांक्षिणः । व्यसर्जयत्स्वकानेव गृहानादरपूर्वकं
dvāsthopi vīrako devānharadarśanakāṃkṣiṇaḥ | vyasarjayatsvakāneva gṛhānādarapūrvakaṃ
Vīraka, obgleich als Torwächter aufgestellt, entließ ehrerbietig jene göttlichen Wesen, die nach Haras Anblick verlangten, und sandte sie in ihre eigenen Häuser zurück.
Narrator (contextual speaker not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Reverence includes knowing when to approach and when to withdraw; sacred space has rules that protect sanctity.
Application: Respect boundaries in spiritual and personal life; approach teachers/temples with etiquette, patience, and readiness rather than impatience.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At the luminous gate of a divine abode, Vīraka stands as a composed guardian, palms joined in respectful dismissal. A cluster of eager gods, crowned and radiant, pause in disappointment yet accept the etiquette, turning back along a celestial corridor.","primary_figures":["Vīraka (gatekeeper)","devas (Indra and others, generic)"],"setting":"A grand gateway with carved lintels, guardian motifs, and a long celestial passage leading away; subtle symbols of Hara’s presence beyond the gate (trident emblem, crescent motif) without revealing the inner chamber.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["pearl white","burnished gold","sky blue","amethyst purple","smoky gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vīraka as dignified dvārapāla at an ornate golden gateway, devas in jeweled crowns being respectfully turned back, heavy gold leaf on arch and halos, rich reds/greens, embossed jewelry, symmetrical composition with temple-like doorway and sacred emblems.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a refined palace gate scene with delicate linework, devas in soft pastel garments, Vīraka with calm authority, cool architectural tones, lyrical clouds and distant hills, subtle expressions of longing and restraint.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Vīraka at the threshold with stylized ornaments, devas grouped to one side, strong red-yellow-green palette, decorative borders, emblematic gate architecture, emphasis on gesture (añjali and dismissal).","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate gateway framed by floral borders, clustered celestial figures with symmetrical spacing, deep blue background with gold highlights, lotus motifs around the threshold, decorative rhythm suggesting regulated darśana."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell (distant)","temple bells","footsteps fading","soft wind through corridors"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: द्वास्थोपि = द्वास्थः अपि; देवान्हर... = देवान् हर-दर्शन-काङ्क्षिणः; व्यसर्जयत्स्वकान् = व्यसर्जयत् स्वकान्; गृहानादरपूर्वकं = गृहान् आदर-पूर्वकम्.
FAQs
A gatekeeper named Vīraka courteously turns back the devas who wish to see Hara (Śiva), sending them to their own homes.
It indicates a strong longing for darśana—direct, auspicious sight—of Hara (Śiva), suggesting a devotional or urgent desire to meet him.
The verse highlights disciplined gatekeeping and respectful conduct: authority can be exercised firmly while still honoring others through courteous behavior.