Shloka 74
Yayāti Episode: Indra’s Anxiety, the Messenger Motif, and a Discourse on Time (Kāla) and Karma
त्राहि मां शरणं प्राप्तस्त्वामहं कमलाप्रिय
trāhi māṃ śaraṇaṃ prāptastvāmahaṃ kamalāpriya
Protège-moi : je suis venu à Toi en quête d’asile, ô Bien-aimé de Kamalā (Lakṣmī).
A devotee/supplicant (speaker not specified from the single-verse excerpt)
Concept: The essence of bhakti is helpless surrender: ‘I have taken refuge—protect me.’
Application: Use this as a brief daily prayer at moments of fear or temptation; pair with one conscious breath and a mental offering of the day’s actions to Nārāyaṇa.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A lone supplicant kneels on a lotus-strewn floor, hands raised in a single urgent gesture of surrender. Before them, Śrī-Hari appears with Lakṣmī at His side—lotus in her hand—His gaze soft with protection, as a protective aura expands like a lotus opening.","primary_figures":["Supplicant (Yayāti implied)","Vishnu (Kamalāpriya)","Lakshmi (Kamalā/Śrī)"],"setting":"threshold of a temple sanctum or a visionary lotus-court; minimal distractions to emphasize the plea","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","antique gold","peacock blue","ivory white","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śrī-Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa seated on a grand lotus throne under an ornate arch, heavy gold leaf halo and embossed jewelry; the devotee at the bottom in full surrender posture; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, gold leaf highlighting lotus petals and the protective aura, classic South Indian iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate surrender scene with delicate lines—devotee kneeling, Viṣṇu and Lakṣmī appearing gently with lotus motifs; cool yet luminous palette, refined faces, soft floral ground, subtle architectural cues of a sanctum doorway, lyrical bhakti mood.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Stylized Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa with bold outlines, large expressive eyes, patterned lotus background; devotee shown small but emotionally intense; natural pigments with red/yellow/green dominance, temple-wall aesthetic emphasizing protection and grace.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Central Śrī-Hari with Lakṣmī amid an ocean of lotus motifs, ornate floral borders, deep blues and gold; devotee at the lower edge with raised hands; peacocks and swans as auspicious attendants, intricate Nathdwara-style ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["single temple bell strike","conch shell swell","soft silence after the plea","tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्राप्तस्त्वामहं = प्राप्तः + त्वाम् + अहम् (विसर्ग-लोप/संधि); कमलाप्रिय = कमला + प्रिय (तत्पुरुष).
FAQs
“Kamalāpriya” means “beloved of Kamalā (Lakṣmī)” and is a common epithet of Viṣṇu, highlighting his inseparable association with Lakṣmī.
It expresses śaraṇāgati—taking refuge in the Lord—where the devotee appeals for protection with humility and direct dependence on divine grace.
The verse teaches surrender and trust: when one recognizes vulnerability, one should seek refuge in the divine rather than relying solely on ego, power, or worldly supports.