Shloka 108

The Consecration (Anointing) of Indra

Devanagari script

उग्रेण तेजसा युक्तो वज्रपाशांकुशायुधः

Transliteration

ugreṇa tejasā yukto vajrapāśāṃkuśāyudhaḥ

Translation

Dotado de fiero esplendor, llevaba como armas el vajra, el lazo (pāśa) y el aguijón (aṅkuśa).

Word by Word

• उग्रेण: with fierce
• उग्रेण: करण (Karana/Instrument)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: उग्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग/पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3/तृतीया), एकवचन; ‘तेजसा’ इत्यस्य विशेषणम्

• तेजसा: splendor, energy
• तेजसा: करण (Karana/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तेजस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3/तृतीया), एकवचन; करणम्

• युक्तः: endowed (with)
• युक्तः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject; predicate)
• Type: Verb
• Root: युज् (धातु) → युज्यते; क्त (कृदन्त) युक्त
• Form: भूतकर्मणि कृदन्त (past passive participle/क्त), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1/प्रथमा), एकवचन; ‘युक्तः’ = endowed/connected

• वज्रपाशांकुशायुधः: one whose weapons are the thunderbolt, noose, and goad
• वज्रपाशांकुशायुधः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject; appositive epithet)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वज्र (प्रातिपदिक) + पाश (प्रातिपदिक) + अङ्कुश (प्रातिपदिक) + आयुध (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1/प्रथमा), एकवचन; बहुव्रीहि-समासः—वज्रः पाशः अङ्कुशः आयुधानि यस्य सः

Speaker

Unspecified (verse fragment; narrative voice not recoverable from single pāda without surrounding context)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Power must be coupled with restraint and purpose; weapons symbolize the capacity to protect order and curb chaos.

Application: Cultivate ‘inner weapons’: discernment (aṅkuśa as control), ethical boundaries (pāśa as restraint), and courage (vajra as resolve) to protect what is right.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: raudra

Geographic Context

Type: celestial_realm

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A fierce, radiant deva stands poised, aura flaring like a contained storm, holding the vajra while the pāśa and aṅkuśa hang as emblems of restraint and command. The scene balances martial intensity with regal composure, suggesting power disciplined by cosmic duty.","primary_figures":["Vasudatta/Indra (weapon-bearing form)"],"setting":"Storm-lit celestial rampart above clouds, with distant deva-city silhouettes and swirling luminous vapors","lighting_mood":"dramatic","color_palette":["electric blue","storm gray","molten gold","crimson","silver"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central standing Indra/Vasudatta with vajra, pāśa, aṅkuśa; thick gold leaf halo and weapon highlights; rich red-green garments, gem-studded crown, symmetrical icon-like stance against stylized cloud motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: dynamic yet refined figure on a cloud ridge; subtle storm sky wash, silver-lined lightning; delicate rendering of weapons and ornaments; cool blues and grays with gold accents, elegant facial features.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and strong color blocks; fierce tejas shown as flame-like aura; vajra emphasized with bright yellow; stylized clouds and rhythmic patterns; traditional mural eye-shape and regal posture.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: emblematic warrior-deva centered within ornate floral borders; deep blue background with gold lightning motifs; weapons stylized, symmetrical decorative framing, intricate textile patterns balancing ferocity and devotion."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["thunder rumble","conch shell","war drum","wind gusts","metallic chime"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: vajrapāśāṃkuśāyudhaḥ = वज्र + पाश + अङ्कुश + आयुधः (compound; internal sandhi ā + aṅ → āṅ).

FAQs

Which deity is typically associated with the weapons vajra, pāśa, and aṅkuśa?

In Hindu iconography, the vajra is most strongly associated with Indra, while the pāśa and aṅkuśa commonly appear with deities like Gaṇeśa and certain forms of Devī; a precise identification here needs the surrounding verses.

What does 'tejas' signify in Purāṇic descriptions?

Tejas denotes divine radiance, power, and spiritual potency—often used to convey a being’s awe-inspiring presence and authority.

What ethical or spiritual idea is implied by describing a figure as 'ugra-tejas'?

It suggests disciplined power used to uphold cosmic order—strength that can be fearsome, yet directed toward protection, governance, or the defeat of disorder.