Srishti Khanda Adhyaya 47 Shloka 96 - Padma Purana | German | Vedapath

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Shloka 96

Brahmin Conduct, Purificatory Baths, and the Garuḍa–Nectar Episode

Illustrative Narrative

Devanagari script

न चचाल भुजस्तस्य सन्निपाते खगेशितुः । तत्र स्थित्वा स तां शाखां मुमोच पर्वतालये

Transliteration

na cacāla bhujastasya sannipāte khageśituḥ | tatra sthitvā sa tāṃ śākhāṃ mumoca parvatālaye

Translation

Selbst als er dem Herrn der Vögel gegenüberstand, wankte sein Arm nicht. Dort verharrend ließ er jenen Zweig in der Bergeswohnung los.

Word by Word

नnot

चचालmoved, shook

भुजःarm

तस्यof him

सन्निपातेat the contact/impact

खग-ईशितुःof the lord of birds (Garuḍa)

तत्रthere

स्थित्वाhaving stood

सःhe

ताम्that

शाखाम्branch

मुमोचreleased, let go

पर्वत-आलयेin the abode of mountains

Speaker

Narrative voice (speaker not explicit in the given verse excerpt)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Steadfastness (dhairya) is a higher power than mere force; the righteous remain unmoved under pressure.

Application: Hold to vows and values when challenged; let external ‘impacts’ pass without dislodging inner commitment.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: mountain

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The lord of birds collides with the mighty-armed figure, yet the arm remains perfectly still—like a pillar. The figure calmly sets down and releases a massive branch onto a mountain ledge, the landscape dwarfed by the scale of the act.","primary_figures":["Khageśvara (lord of birds)","Mighty-armed figure"],"setting":"High mountain abode with sheer cliffs, pine-like trees, and a vast sky; a colossal branch poised over rocky terraces.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["granite gray","sunrise gold","pine green","sky blue","copper brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the unmoving mighty arm rendered as a central vertical axis; Khageśvara striking yet halted; the branch released onto a stylized mountain platform; gold leaf highlights on jewelry, wing-feathers, and halo; rich maroons and greens with ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: crisp mountain ridges and delicate flora; the bird’s impact shown with subtle motion lines; the hero’s stillness emphasized by serene posture; cool palette with warm dawn wash; refined detailing on feathers and textiles.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: dramatic confrontation frozen in iconic stillness; thick outlines, patterned wings, and ornamental armlets; mountain rendered as layered bands; warm ochres and greens with temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: mountain terrace framed by floral borders; central steadfast figure with decorative motifs; the branch descending like a ceremonial offering; deep blues and gold accents, stylized birds and lotuses around the margins."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["wingbeat impact","echoing mountain wind","rockfall rumble (distant)","conch shell (subtle)","silence after collision"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: भुजस्तस्य = भुजः + तस्य; खगेशितुः = खग + ईशितुः; पर्वतालये = पर्वत + आलये.

Characters & Entities

Khageśa (lord of birds, i.e., Garuḍa)

FAQs

What does this verse convey about steadfastness in the face of power?

It portrays unwavering resolve: even in an encounter with the “lord of birds” (Khageśa/Garuḍa), the person’s arm does not tremble, symbolizing fearlessness and determination.

Who is “khageśa/khageśituḥ” in this verse?

“Khageśa” literally means “lord of birds” and is commonly used for Garuḍa in Purāṇic Sanskrit.

What is the narrative action described at the end of the verse?

After standing firm at that spot, he releases (lets go of) a branch (śākhā) at the mountain-abode (parvatālaya), indicating a decisive act performed at a mountainous location.