Shloka 25
The Five Narratives (Pañcākhyāna): Desire, Forbearance, Devotion, and Merit of Hearing
अस्य वेश्मनि तिष्ठामि मुहूर्तं न चलाम्यहम् । अतो ये चैवमद्भक्तास्तेष्वहं सुलभो द्विज
asya veśmani tiṣṭhāmi muhūrtaṃ na calāmyaham | ato ye caivamadbhaktāsteṣvahaṃ sulabho dvija
Je demeure dans la maison de ce dévot et ne m’en éloigne pas même un instant. Ainsi, ô deux-fois-né, pour ceux qui sont de tels dévots, je suis aisément accessible.
Vishnu (Hari/Narayana) speaking (context: praising the accessibility of God to devotees)
Concept: God is not distant: to wholehearted devotees, Hari is ‘sulabha’—easily attainable—and chooses to dwell with them constantly.
Application: Cultivate steady devotion (daily nāma, pūjā, ethical living); treat service to family/guests as service to Hari; reduce anxiety by trusting divine nearness.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Vishnu stands within a humble devotee’s home as if it were Vaikuṇṭha itself—four-armed, serene, and close enough to feel like family. The devotee offers a simple lamp and water with trembling joy, while the Lord’s gaze conveys unwavering protection, as though He will not leave even for a moment.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Hari/Nārāyaṇa)","devotee householder","brāhmaṇa (dvija) listener"],"setting":"small home shrine with lamp, conch, flowers; threshold decorated; everyday utensils turned into sacred offering vessels","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","sapphire blue","gold leaf","ivory white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vishnu in full iconographic splendor standing inside a humble home shrine, gold leaf halo and prabhāvali, śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-padma visible; devotee kneeling with lamp and water; rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, ornate arch framing the domestic sanctum, intricate gold detailing on textiles and jewelry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate interior scene with delicate brushwork; Vishnu’s luminous form softly scaled to the room, making divinity feel near; devotee offering a small lamp; cool blues and gentle pinks, refined faces, patterned rugs, a window opening to a quiet night sky.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Vishnu frontal with bold outlines and large eyes, standing within a stylized home-shrine niche; devotee in profile with añjali; strong red-yellow-green palette, decorative lotus borders, lamp flames stylized, temple-wall aesthetic applied to a domestic setting.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Vishnu aura within a home framed by lotus garlands and floral borders; deep blue background with gold highlights; devotees arranged symmetrically; peacocks and lotus motifs, conch/discus emblems in corners, celebratory devotion emphasizing ‘sulabha’ nearness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell (soft)","oil lamp crackle","gentle humming drone","silence after key words"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चलाम्यहम् = चलामि + अहम्; चैवम् = च + एवम्; एवमद्भक्ताः = एवम् + मत् + भक्ताः; तेष्वहम् = तेषु + अहम्
FAQs
It teaches that God is not distant or hard to reach for a true devotee; sincere devotion makes Vishnu ‘sulabha’—readily accessible—and His presence is depicted as abiding in the devotee’s home.
The verse encourages steadfast devotion and hospitality rooted in faith, implying that purity of devotion and consistent remembrance invite the divine presence into one’s life and household.
This particular verse is not primarily about tirtha geography; its focus is theological—describing divine accessibility through devotion rather than locating holiness in a specific place.