Shloka 16
Diti’s Lament
On the Fall of the Daityas and the Futility of Grief
तथैव तव पुत्रास्ते देवदेवेन चक्रिणा । वने गतान्यथा सिंहो द्रावयेत्स्वेन तेजसा
tathaiva tava putrāste devadevena cakriṇā | vane gatānyathā siṃho drāvayetsvena tejasā
De même tes fils : lorsque le Seigneur des seigneurs, le Porteur du disque, entra dans la forêt, ils furent mis en fuite, tel un lion qui, par son propre éclat, fait détaler les êtres.
Unspecified (context-dependent within Bhūmikhaṇḍa 2.6 dialogue)
Concept: Bhagavat-tejas is self-sufficient and irresistible; mere proximity to the Lord disperses hostile forces, as a lion’s aura scatters lesser creatures.
Application: Seek ‘proximity’ to sattva—scripture, japa, temple, good company; negativity often dissolves not by argument but by steady inner radiance.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Vishnu, the discus-bearing Lord of lords, steps into a dense forest; trees bend slightly as if acknowledging his presence. Asura warriors scatter into the undergrowth, their confidence collapsing, while Vishnu’s aura spreads like sunlight through leaves—mirroring a lion’s effortless supremacy.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Chakrin)","Fleeing Daitya/Dānava sons","Forest creatures (deer, birds)"],"setting":"Ancient forest with towering sal trees, creepers, and a narrow path; disturbed leaves and footprints show sudden flight.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["emerald green","sapphire blue","sunlit gold","earth brown","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vishnu as Chakrin entering a lush forest, gold leaf halo and chakra gleam; fleeing asuras in ornate but darkened armor; rich greens and reds, gem-studded ornaments, stylized foliage with gold highlights to show divine tejas piercing the canopy.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical forest landscape with delicate leaves and birds; Vishnu in calm stride, refined facial features; asuras running in the mid-ground; cool greens and blues with soft golden light filtering through trees.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Vishnu with prominent chakra and regal stance; forest rendered in patterned greens; asuras shown in dynamic fleeing poses; strong yellow-red accents for the aura of tejas.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Vishnu-centered composition with lotus and vine borders; stylized forest as repeating floral motifs; chakra as radiant mandala; deep blue and gold dominance, with small fleeing figures arranged rhythmically."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["forest birds","rustling leaves","soft conch","subtle temple bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तथैव = तथा + एव; पुत्रास्ते = पुत्राः + ते; द्रावयेत्स्वेन = द्रावयेत् + स्वेन
FAQs
It refers to Viṣṇu, commonly identified by the Sudarśana-cakra (discus) and praised as the supreme divine lord.
The verse emphasizes effortless dominance: as a lion’s mere presence and radiance causes others to flee, so Viṣṇu’s innate tejas (divine power) overwhelms opposition without strain.
It underscores the Purāṇic theme that worldly power is secondary to divine sovereignty; recognizing the Lord’s tejas encourages humility and reliance on dharma and devotion rather than pride in lineage or force.