Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 59
Dialogue of Gobhila and Padmāvatī: Daitya Obstruction vs. the Power of Pativratā Dharma
सतीभावेन संस्थास्मि पतिव्रतपरायणा । धक्ष्यामि त्वां महापाप यद्येवं तु वदिष्यसि
satībhāvena saṃsthāsmi pativrataparāyaṇā | dhakṣyāmi tvāṃ mahāpāpa yadyevaṃ tu vadiṣyasi
Je demeure inébranlable dans l’esprit d’une épouse chaste et fidèle, vouée entièrement à son époux. Ô grand pécheur, si tu parles ainsi, je te réduirai en cendres par le feu.
Unspecified (a pativratā woman; likely speaking in a dialogue context within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa)
Concept: Pativratā-niṣṭhā (steadfast fidelity and chastity) is portrayed as a form of tapas/tejas capable of protecting dharma and repelling adharma.
Application: Cultivate integrity so that your words carry weight; when confronting wrongdoing, let firmness arise from vows and principles, not from ego.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A pativratā woman stands like a pillar, her posture unwavering, as a subtle ring of fiery radiance gathers around her—more spiritual than physical flame. The antagonist recoils, sensing that her chastity is not weakness but a blazing shield of dharma.","primary_figures":["pativratā woman","Gobhila/antagonist"],"setting":"Open courtyard or hermitage clearing, with a visible boundary line—threshold stones, rangoli, or a sacred cord—marking protected space","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["flame orange","saffron","charcoal black","pearl white","crimson"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the pativratā centered with a radiant aureole of stylized flames, gold leaf emphasizing the fire-halo and her ornaments; antagonist pushed to the side in darker hues; rich reds/greens with dramatic gold highlights, traditional iconographic frontality conveying spiritual authority.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant figure of the woman with refined features, a translucent flame aura painted in delicate washes; antagonist stepping back; soft landscape and architectural hints; emphasis on psychological tension and moral grandeur.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold flame motifs around the woman, thick outlines, intense eyes; saturated saffron and red for tejas, dark tones for the antagonist; temple-wall composition with symbolic gestures of vow and warning.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central pativratā figure framed by lotus borders; stylized flame mandala behind her; deep indigo background with gold and vermillion detailing; decorative motifs amplify the sense of sacred protection."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell (single call)","rising drone","crackling fire (symbolic)","sudden hush"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यद्येवं = यदि + एवम्
FAQs
It emphasizes pativratā-dharma—steadfast fidelity and moral resolve—while condemning sinful speech and conduct.
It indicates the inner disposition of chastity, integrity, and unwavering commitment to one’s marital vow and dharma.
It functions as a stern moral warning: disrespectful or wicked speech toward a virtuous person (and toward dharma) is intolerable and invites severe consequences.