Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 12
The Devas Arm Nahuṣa: Divine Weapons, Mātali’s Chariot, and the March Against Huṇḍa
समाकर्ण्य स राजेंद्र सानंदपुलकोद्गमः । प्रसादाद्देवदेवस्य वशिष्ठस्य महात्मनः
samākarṇya sa rājeṃdra sānaṃdapulakodgamaḥ | prasādāddevadevasya vaśiṣṭhasya mahātmanaḥ
Al oír esto, oh rey de reyes, se estremeció de gozo—se le erizaron los cabellos—por la gracia del Dios de los dioses, el magnánimo Vasiṣṭha.
Narrator (contextual address to a king; exact speaker not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: Anugraha (grace) from the divine and the mahātman-guru awakens joy and steadiness before great tasks.
Application: Before undertaking difficult work, seek blessings and align intention; let gratitude and reverence stabilize the mind.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The king hears the divine commission and, overwhelmed by auspicious joy, stands with goosebumps rising as if a wave of grace passes through him. Behind him, the venerable Vasiṣṭha appears serene and radiant, his blessing subtly transforming the tense war-camp into a sanctified space.","primary_figures":["the king (rajendra)","Vasiṣṭha","(implied) Deva-deva presence as aura/light"],"setting":"War-camp pavilion turned into a sacred threshold; Vasiṣṭha near a small fire-altar, the king in armor with hands briefly folded in reverence.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["saffron","smoky sandalwood brown","soft gold","deep teal","white jasmine"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vasiṣṭha with a luminous gold halo beside a small yajña-kuṇḍa, the king shown with expressive devotional thrill (pulaka) and folded hands; gold leaf highlights on halos, altar flames, and ornaments; rich reds/greens with sacred geometry borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate guru-disciple moment in a tented camp; Vasiṣṭha calm, the king visibly moved; delicate brushwork, pale firelight, cool teal shadows, refined expressions, minimal yet poetic background.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Vasiṣṭha as a dignified sage with bold outlines, the king in stylized armor; warm lamp-lit palette, ritual fire central, symmetrical composition like a temple narrative mural.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Vasiṣṭha and the king framed by lotus borders and auspicious motifs; a glowing aura suggesting deva-prasāda; deep blue background with gold floral filigree, white lotus clusters, and intricate textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","crackling sacred fire","low conch drone","hushed silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सानन्दपुलकोद्गमः = स + आनन्द + पुलक + उद्गमः (समास/सन्धि); प्रसादाद्देवदेवस्य = प्रसादात् + देवदेवस्य (त् + द् → द्द्); महात्मनः (महा-आत्मन्) कर्मधारय-समास; राजेन्द्र (राज-इन्द्र) तत्पुरुष-समास; देवदेव (देव-देव) तत्पुरुष-समास।
FAQs
It indicates devotional rapture—joy so intense that it manifests physically as horripilation (hairs standing on end), a classical sign of spiritual exhilaration.
Vasiṣṭha is the revered Vedic sage and royal preceptor in many Purāṇic narratives, often portrayed as a great-souled guide whose blessing supports righteous kings.
The verse highlights transformation through grace: sincere hearing and receptivity can awaken joy and devotion, especially when supported by divine favor and the guidance of a realized sage.