Shloka 175
Śiva-nāmānukīrtana-prastāvaḥ
Prologue to the praise of Śiva and the Upamanyu testimony
पाण्डुरेणातपत्रेण प्रियमाणेन मूर्थनि । सेव्यमानो5प्सरोभि श्व् दिव्यगन्धर्वनादितै:
pāṇḍureṇātapatreṇa priyamāṇena mūrdhani | sevyamāno 'psarobhiś ca divya-gandharva-nāditaiḥ ||
With a white parasol held lovingly above his head, he was attended by Apsarases, while the enchanting strains of celestial Gandharvas’ music resounded all around—an image of royal honor and otherworldly felicity bestowed as the fruit of merit.
वासुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the visible signs of honor and delight that accompany merit: righteous conduct and accumulated puṇya are portrayed as yielding exalted states—symbolized by royal insignia (the white parasol) and celestial attendants (Apsarases and Gandharvas).
Vāsudeva describes a scene of exaltation: a figure is honored with a white parasol over his head, attended by Apsarases, while Gandharvas provide divine music—depicting a heavenly or highly glorified condition.