Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 36
Aśokasundarī and Huṇḍa: Chastity, Karma, and the Foretold Rise of Nahuṣa
तस्या भर्ता समाख्यातो माधवस्य सुतो बली । प्रद्युम्नो नाम वीरेशो यादवेश्वरनंदनः
tasyā bhartā samākhyāto mādhavasya suto balī | pradyumno nāma vīreśo yādaveśvaranaṃdanaḥ
Her husband was renowned as the mighty son of Mādhava—Pradyumna by name—the lord of heroes, the beloved descendant of the Yādava sovereign.
Unspecified (narrative voice within the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa dialogue frame)
Concept: Remembering Viṣṇu’s lineage and līlā-figures (like Pradyumna) strengthens devotion and dharmic ideals of protection and valor.
Application: Use nāma and līlā-smaraṇa (Kṛṣṇa–Pradyumna) to cultivate courage, fidelity, and dharmic responsibility in family life.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A regal court scene in Dvārakā: Pradyumna, youthful and radiant, stands beside his consort, while banners bearing the Garuḍa emblem flutter above jeweled pillars. In the background, Mādhava’s presence is suggested through a sanctum-like aura—conch and discus motifs carved into the palace archways—linking dynastic splendor to divine origin.","primary_figures":["Pradyumna","Pradyumna’s consort (unnamed)","Śrī Kṛṣṇa (Mādhava) as a subtle background presence"],"setting":"Dvārakā palace-court with carved lotus pillars, sea-breeze drapes, and a shrine niche with Viṣṇu symbols","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","gold leaf","emerald green","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Pradyumna in royal stance with ornate crown and gem-studded ornaments, standing beside his consort in a Dvārakā palace; gold leaf embellishment on halos, pillars, and jewelry; rich reds and greens; traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry; subtle shrine panel showing conch and discus behind them.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical Dvārakā court with delicate brushwork, refined faces, soft textiles moving in sea breeze; cool yet jewel-toned palette; architectural arches with lotus motifs; Pradyumna as a youthful hero, gentle romantic undertone with his consort; distant ocean line and seabirds.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, natural pigments; Pradyumna with large expressive eyes and elaborate crown; palace wall aesthetic with lotus borders and Garuḍa motifs; warm red/yellow/green dominance; divine aura suggested through circular halo patterns.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna-centered Dvārakā theme with ornate floral borders and lotus motifs; Pradyumna and consort in the foreground; deep blues and gold; peacocks and stylized waves; Nathdwara-inspired decorative density with conch-discus emblems."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell","soft court drums","sea breeze ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: tasyā = tasyāḥ (visarga-lopa in saṃhitā); vīreśo = vīra-īśaḥ; yādaveśvaranaṃdanaḥ = yādava-īśvara-nandanaḥ.
FAQs
Pradyumna is named as the renowned, mighty figure described here as the son of Mādhava (a name of Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa), presented as a heroic Yādava descendant.
“Mādhava” is a devotional name commonly used for Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa; the verse uses it to situate Pradyumna within a Vaiṣṇava sacred lineage.
The verse functions primarily as an identification and praise statement—establishing a person’s husband as Pradyumna, celebrated for strength and heroic stature, and linked to the Yādava royal line.