Shloka 14
Ravana’s Austerities, the Gods’ Refuge, and the Decree of Rama’s Incarnation
प्रविश्यांतःपुरे देवा ददृशुर्विस्मितेक्षणाः । ब्रह्मागत्य ददर्शाथ शंकरं लोकशंकरम्
praviśyāṃtaḥpure devā dadṛśurvismitekṣaṇāḥ | brahmāgatya dadarśātha śaṃkaraṃ lokaśaṃkaram
Al entrar en el palacio interior, los dioses lo contemplaron con ojos asombrados. Luego llegó Brahmā y vio a Śaṅkara, el bienhechor de los mundos.
Narrator (Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this verse)
Concept: True authority is recognized by presence and function—Śaṅkara as lokasaṅkara (world-benefactor) is approached in awe, not entitlement.
Application: When entering a sacred or serious space, cultivate inner reverence; let wonder soften ego before seeking solutions.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The devas step into a forbidden-bright inner chamber, their eyes widened in astonishment as incense smoke curls around jeweled pillars. Brahmā arrives, radiant and grave, and beholds Śaṅkara—still as a mountain, yet pulsing with world-protecting power.","primary_figures":["Devas","Brahmā","Śaṅkara (Mahādeva)"],"setting":"inner palace/sanctum hall with carved pillars, hanging lamps, incense, and a central dais","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["ash gray","saffron gold","deep vermilion","lapis blue","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: inner sanctum-like palace hall with gold leaf halos; Brahmā entering from one side, devas with astonished eyes, Śaṅkara seated/standing as lokasaṅkara; rich reds and greens, embossed gold on ornaments and pillars, symmetrical temple-like framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate interior with delicate architectural lines, soft incense haze; Brahmā’s serene radiance contrasted with devas’ surprised expressions; cool blues and ivories, refined facial features, lyrical composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Śaṅkara central with bold outlines and iconic eyes, Brahmā approaching, devas clustered; warm pigments, lamp-lit sanctum ambience, patterned borders like temple murals.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate interior framed by lotus borders; central Śaṅkara with decorative motifs, devas and Brahmā in reverent approach; deep blues, gold detailing, floral filigree and textile texture."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["low temple drum (mṛdaṅga)","incense crackle","temple bells","hushed silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रविश्य+अन्तःपुरे → प्रविश्यांतःपुरे; ददृशुः+विस्मितेक्षणाः → ददृशुर्विस्मितेक्षणाः; ब्रह्मा+आगत्य → ब्रह्मागत्य; ददर्श+अथ → ददर्शाथ
FAQs
Śaṅkara (Śiva) is praised as “Lokaśaṅkara,” meaning the one who brings auspiciousness and welfare to all the worlds.
The gods enter the inner palace and, amazed, behold Śiva; then Brahmā arrives and also sees him.
It highlights Śiva’s cosmic beneficence through the epithet “Lokaśaṅkara,” portraying him as universally auspicious and worthy of reverent vision (darśana).