Shloka 123
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
भवंतं याचयिष्यामि परार्थेनापि चात्मना । अर्थित्त्वेन ममाप्यस्य यद्योग्यं तत्समाचर
bhavaṃtaṃ yācayiṣyāmi parārthenāpi cātmanā | arthittvena mamāpyasya yadyogyaṃ tatsamācara
I shall beseech you—both for another’s sake and for my own. Even I, as a petitioner in this matter, ask you: do whatever is fitting here.
Unspecified speaker (verse is a direct address; surrounding dialogue not provided)
Concept: Right action is context-sensitive; one should do ‘what is fitting’ (yogyam) even amid competing interests.
Application: When asked to decide in conflict, pause and choose the fitting action—balancing self-interest and others’ welfare—rather than reacting from ego.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Two figures face each other in a poised moment of negotiation: the petitioner with folded hands, the addressed figure seated with calm authority. The air feels suspended, as if dharma itself is weighing the decision, with subtle symbols—scales, lotus, and a faint chakra motif—hinting at cosmic justice.","primary_figures":["petitioner (unidentified speaker)","recipient (unidentified addressee, possibly Bali or a king)","dharma-symbols (personified subtly)"],"setting":"A royal pavilion near a sacrificial enclosure; attendants stand back, leaving a respectful circle of space.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["pale gold","ivory","royal blue","leaf green","soft maroon"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: petitioner in añjali before a seated kingly figure; gold leaf highlights on throne, jewelry, and a subtle chakra emblem in the backdrop; rich maroon curtains, emerald floor patterns, lotus medallions framing the scene.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined courtly pavilion with delicate textiles, gentle dawn light, expressive but restrained faces; cool blues and greens with warm gold accents, minimalistic attendants to emphasize the ethical dialogue.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized pavilion architecture, bold outlines, large serene eyes; symbolic lotus and chakra motifs behind the seated figure; saturated reds/yellows/greens with rhythmic ornamental borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: dialogue scene framed by dense floral borders and lotus clusters; subtle shankha-chakra patterns woven into the canopy; deep blue background with gold linework and peacock-feather motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft mridanga pulse","court ambience hush","distant birds","gentle bell chime"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: parārthenāpi = para-arthena + api; cātmanā = ca + ātmanā; mamāpyasya = mama + api + asya; yadyogyaṃ = yad + yogyam; tatsamācara = tat + samācara.
FAQs
It expresses a respectful plea to an addressed person, requesting them to act appropriately—both for someone else’s benefit and the speaker’s own concern.
The key ethical emphasis is on “yad yogyaṃ tat samācara”—doing what is proper and fitting to the situation, a core principle of dharmic decision-making.
The speaker cannot be identified from the verse alone; the surrounding verses and the chapter’s dialogue frame (e.g., which narrator addresses whom) are needed to name the speaker confidently.