Shloka 29

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Devanagari script

रुचिराङ्गदनद्धाङ्गं महासिंहासने स्थितम् वीजयन्त्यप्सरःश्रेष्ठा भृशं मुञ्चन्ति नैव ताः //

Transliteration

rucirāṅgadanaddhāṅgaṃ mahāsiṃhāsane sthitam vījayantyapsaraḥśreṣṭhā bhṛśaṃ muñcanti naiva tāḥ //

Translation

Adorned with splendid armlets upon his limbs and seated upon a great lion-throne, he is fanned by the foremost of the Apsarases, who do not cease from their vigorous waving of the chowries.

Word by Word

• rucira: splendid, beautiful

• aṅgada: armlet/arm-ornament

• naddha-aṅgam: with limbs fastened/adorned (with ornaments)

• mahā-siṃhāsana: great lion-throne

• sthitam: seated/placed

• vījayanti: they fan (with a whisk/chowrie)

• apsaraḥ-śreṣṭhāḥ: the श्रेष्ठ (best) among Apsarases

• bhṛśam: intensely, forcefully, greatly

• muñcanti: they let swing/they wave (the fan/whisk)

• na eva: not at all/never

• tāḥ: those (female attendants).

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) describing the divine/royal figure in context

Entities Mentioned

• Apsarases
• Siṃhāsana (lion-throne)

Tags

• Iconography
• Divine court
• Pratima Lakshana
• Royal symbolism
• Attendants

FAQs

What does this verse reveal about the creation or dissolution (Pralaya)?

This verse does not address Pralaya directly; it focuses on iconographic/royal imagery—an enthroned figure attended by Apsarases—used to convey divine sovereignty and auspicious presence.

How does this verse relate to the duties of a King or Householder?

The lion-throne and constant service (fanning with cāmaras) reflect ideals of kingship: dignity, order, and proper courtly protocol; by analogy, a householder should maintain disciplined, respectful service and auspicious cleanliness in worship and household rituals.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The siṃhāsana (lion-throne) and cāmara-fanning are standard temple and court ritual motifs, guiding how a deity or royal figure may be represented and honored in consecration rites and in iconographic programs within a shrine.