Shloka 140110
Brahmā’s Lotus-Birth, Puṣkara-Creation Imagery, Madhu–Kaiṭabha, and Early Genealogies
क्षीणायुर्लभते चायुः पुत्रकामोथ संततिम् । यज्ञार्थिनस्तथा कामांस्तपांसि विविधानि च
kṣīṇāyurlabhate cāyuḥ putrakāmotha saṃtatim | yajñārthinastathā kāmāṃstapāṃsi vividhāni ca
One whose lifespan is waning obtains renewed longevity; one who desires a son obtains progeny. Likewise, those who seek yajña attain their desired aims and gain various forms of tapas (austerity) and their fruits.
Unspecified in provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses).
Concept: Devotional engagement with Hari’s praised section grants protection of life, family continuity, and success in dharmic aims like yajña and tapas.
Application: Channel desires into dharmic forms—pray for health and family welfare while practicing ethical living, charity, and regular worship; treat austerity as purification, not self-harm.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A compassionate tableau shows three petitioners approaching a Vishnu shrine: an elderly person supported by family seeking renewed life, a couple offering flowers praying for a child, and a priest preparing a yajña with steady flames. Above the altar, a calm divine presence suggests that all dharmic aims are harmonized by Hari’s blessing.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (icon or radiant presence)","elderly devotee","childless couple","yajña priest (ṛtvij)"],"setting":"Temple precinct with a small yajña-śālā beside the sanctum; offerings of ghee, flowers, and kusa grass; family members gathered in hope.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["antique gold","smoke gray","saffron","turquoise","rose red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vishnu in sanctum with gold leaf halo, devotees in three groups—elder seeking longevity, couple seeking progeny, priest at yajña fire—rich reds and greens, ornate pillars, gem-studded ornaments, glowing lamps, detailed ritual vessels and offerings.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: narrative scene split into gentle vignettes within one frame—temple shrine, yajña fire, praying couple—delicate brushwork, soft natural colors, refined expressions conveying hope and relief, subtle smoke curls from the fire.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized temple interior with bold outlines, Vishnu icon central, yajña fire rendered as rhythmic flame patterns, devotees with expressive eyes, red/yellow/green pigments, decorative creeper borders and ritual implements clearly outlined.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Vishnu/Krishna blessing scene with lotus borders, deep blue and gold accents, small medallions showing longevity, progeny, and yajña success; peacocks and floral motifs framing the ritual space, intricate textile detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["yajña fire crackle","mantra murmurs","temple bells","conch shell (soft)","ghee ladle clink"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: kṣīṇāyurlabhate → kṣīṇāyuḥ labhate; cāyuḥ → ca āyuḥ; putrakāmotha → putrakāmaḥ atha; kāmāṃstapāṃsi → kāmān tapāṃsi.
FAQs
Yes. The verse lists concrete outcomes—longevity, progeny, fulfillment of ritual aims, and gains in austerity—typical of Purāṇic phala-shruti passages that describe the merits of a practice, recitation, or sacred context mentioned nearby.
It presents both as legitimate spiritual pursuits whose seekers can attain their goals. Yajña emphasizes ritual and merit, while tapas emphasizes disciplined practice; the verse frames both as sources of desired attainments when undertaken in the prescribed sacred setting or observance.
It underscores confidence in dharmic effort: when one pursues sanctioned religious means—ritual, discipline, and devotion implied by context—one’s legitimate aims (health, family continuity, and spiritual strength) are supported and fulfilled.